Civil Design Manager

Hurley & Stewart, LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Professional organization memberships

Job summary

Hurley & Stewart, LLC is seeking a Civil Design Manager in Grand Rapids, MI. This role entails leading the design phase of various civil engineering projects, ensuring quality and adherence to schedules while coordinating with clients and internal teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, experience in managing design projects, and strong communication skills. The position includes benefits such as health insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and a flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Demonstrated experience completing civil engineering design projects.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Understanding of design standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design team throughout project development.
• Coordinate with clients and agencies for design alignment.
• Oversee design process and monitor project progress.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of technical documents.
• Organize design coordination meetings and document decisions.
• Manage coordination between internal staff and subconsultants.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Regulatory requirements knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Job description

Job Title

Civil Design Manager

Position Overview

The Design Manager is responsible for leading and managing the design phase of civil engineering projects from initial concept through final design. This role ensures the design team remains accountable for quality, schedule, and deliverables while maintaining strong coordination with clients, internal teams, and regulatory agencies. The Design Manager works closely with the Project Manager to develop design intent and guide the project through a successful and efficient design process.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design team throughout all phases of project development, establishing clear expectations, workflows, and accountability for schedules, deliverables, and quality standards
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, local agencies, and external partners to ensure alignment on design intent, requirements, and project updates
• Oversee the full design process from concept through completion, monitoring progress, maintaining schedules, and proactively addressing challenges that could impact project goals
• Provide technical oversight and perform quality assurance reviews of drawings, calculations, and reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with engineering standards
• Organize and lead design coordination meetings, document key decisions and action items, and ensure effective communication across all project stakeholders
• Manage coordination between internal staff, subconsultants and other disciplines, ensuring design elements are integrated, conflicts are resolved early, and deliverables are completed in a timely manner
• Ensure all designs meet applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements, and support the permitting and approval process as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Demonstrated experience completing civil engineering design projects and leading project teams
• Strong communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Thorough understanding of design standards, regulatory requirements, and multi-discipline coordination

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work schedule
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Professional organization memberships