Civil Engineer - Project Manager

BL Companies; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead land development projects in a dynamic environment. This role is ideal for a civil engineer with over a decade of experience and a PE license, who excels in client relationship management and project execution. You will oversee diverse teams, ensuring projects meet quality and budgetary requirements while mentoring junior staff. This forward-thinking firm offers a competitive benefits package, including generous PTO and an employee stock ownership plan, creating an engaging workplace where your contributions will be valued. Join a team that thrives on collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a civil engineer with a PE license.
• Proven leadership experience managing full-time staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of land development projects.
• Act as primary client contact and manage expectations.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a learning environment.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Project Management

Land Development Engineering

Mentoring

Education

PE License

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Charlotte Office - Charlotte, NC Salary Range: Undisclosed

Civil Engineer – Project Manager

Our growth offers an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to oversee land development projects from start to finish. This role requires a leader who can manage client relationships, direct project execution, and ensure high-quality deliverables within scope, budget, and timeline.

A successful candidate in this role will have 10+ years of experience as a civil engineer with a PE license in the state they will be working out of. This individual will have experience with leadership and mentoring junior staff members.

The role primarily focuses on land development projects within the retail, commercial, and residential space and will involve working with municipal agencies and multiple disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and execution of retail, commercial, and residential land development projects.
• Act as the primary client contact, building strong relationships and managing expectations.
• Oversee project teams, assign resources, and drive efficiency.
• Ensure projects meet all quality, schedule, and budgetary requirements.
• Present at public meetings and represent clients before agencies and stakeholders.
• Collaborate across multiple disciplines within BL Companies and with external partners.
• Mentor junior engineers and staff, fostering a strong learning environment.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• PE License required.
• 10+ years of experience in land development engineering.
• Proven leadership experience managing full-time staff.
• Strong understanding of local, state, and federal regulations.
• Experience with municipal agencies, regulatory bodies, and private sector clients.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Years paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 500 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding.

Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.