CEI Project Manager

STV Incorporated; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

STV Incorporated in Columbia, SC seeks a CE&I Project Manager to lead SCDOT and municipal projects across South Carolina, coordinating utilities and ensuring compliance with project specifications. The role emphasizes construction oversight, field coordination, and effective client communication.

The ideal candidate has extensive civil engineering experience, PE licensure (preferred), and familiarity with SCDOT procedures, with responsibility for preconstruction and field activities across

Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive experience for non-Civil Engineering degreed applicant.
• 10+ years of experience for Civil Engineering and PE applicant.
• Preference for experience with SCDOT Policies and Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction and contract administration oversight on SCDOT and municipal projects statewide.
• Coordinate with contractor staff to resolve field issues.
• Apply Good Faith Partnering on project sites.
• Communicate regularly with the client’s construction professional counterpart.
• Plan, organize, and manage project teams including field staff and subconsultants.
• Review subconsultant invoices for accuracy and compliance with contracts.
• Oversee all aspects of construction to ensure compliance with SCDOT specs.
• Evaluate claims and delays, coordinating timely resolutions.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Contract administration

Field oversight

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

STV is seeking a CE&I Project Manager in Columbia, SC to join our growing organization to manage SCDOT and municipal projects along with assisting in utility coordination throughout South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction and contract administration oversight on SCDOT and/or municipal projects located throughout the state; either traditional design-bid-build or alternative delivery.
• Communicate directly with contractor’s staff to resolve issues in the field where applicable.
• Use Good Faith Partnering with the contractor on all project sites for which you are assigned.
• Communicate with the client’s construction professional counterpart timely, effectively and efficiently.
• Plan, organize and manage project teams comprised of the firm’s field staff as well as subconsultant field staff.
• Update the local Field Services Manager regularly with issues on the project or issues with internal staff or subconsultant staff.
• Review subconsultant invoices for accuracy and compliance with our contract with the client(s).
• Oversee and manage all aspects of the construction project to ensure compliance with SCDOT specifications, including planning, coordination, and execution.
• Evaluate project claims, delays and coordinate timely resolution with client.
• Stay current with all applicable specifications and standards.
• Assist upper-level utility coordinators with preconstruction projects: Schedule meetings with utility providers to discuss conflicts.
• Field visits when necessary, during preconstruction phase and during construction, when needed.

Education and Experience

• 20+ years of progressive experience for non-Civil Engineering degreed applicant.
• 10+ years of experience for Civil Engineering and P.E. applicant.
• Preference of experience with SCDOT Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications/Certifications

• SCDOT certifications in Earthwork, ART, Foundations, ACI, Level 1&2 concrete, Workzone Safety.
• CEPSI.

Pay & Benefits

Compensation Range: $112,253.66 - $128,289.89

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Company Culture and Values

STV is one of the top infrastructure‑focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world‑class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more atstvinc.com.

STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.