Civil Engineer / Project Manager

NC Design Solutions, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

NC Design Solutions in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced Civil Design / Project Manager to join our office and support a growing portfolio of land development projects across North Carolina.

You will manage projects from planning and design through permitting and construction, coordinating with municipalities, counties, and utility providers to deliver high-quality site developments for residential, commercial, and industrial clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5–15+ years of civil/site development experience.
• Experience with land development in North Carolina preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong knowledge of grading, drainage, stormwater, and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil/site development projects from planning through final approvals and construction.
• Prepare and oversee civil designs, calculations, plans, reports, and permit applications.
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, and internal design resources.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, agencies, and contractors.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical direction to designers.
• Assist with proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates.
• Participate in client meetings and project coordination calls.
• Support construction administration including RFIs and site observations.

Skills

Project management

Civil design

Client coordination

Leadership

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

NC Design Solutions is seeking an experienced Civil Design / Project Manager to join our Charlotte, NC office. This position will support a growing portfolio of land development projects located throughout North Carolina.

We are looking for a hands-on civil engineering professional who can take responsibility for projects from initial planning and design through permitting and construction. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical design capabilities with project management skills and will be comfortable coordinating projects across multiple municipalities, counties, and regulatory jurisdictions.

This position provides an opportunity to work on a variety of residential, commercial, industrial, and other site development projects throughout North Carolina.

Responsibilities

Civil Design / Project Manager

Charlotte, North Carolina|Full-Time

• Manage civil/site development projects from initial planning through final approvals and construction.
• Prepare and oversee civil engineering designs, calculations, plans, reports, and permit applications.
• Perform and/or supervise site layout, grading, storm drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, utility, roadway, and infrastructure design.
• Manage projects located in multiple municipalities and counties throughout North Carolina.
• Research and apply applicable local, county, state, and utility design standards and permitting requirements.
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and internal design resources.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, reviewing agencies, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Coordinate permitting and approvals with municipalities, counties, NCDOT, NCDEQ, utility providers, and other applicable agencies.
• Review plans and calculations for technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Mentor and provide technical direction to civil designers and junior engineering staff.
• Assist with preparation of project proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, and schedules.
• Participate in client meetings, agency meetings, and project coordination calls.
• Assist with construction administration, including responding to RFIs, reviewing field conditions, and resolving design-related issues.
• Maintain organized project documentation and ensure projects meet established quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
• Approximately 5-15+ years of civil/site development experience preferred.
• Experience with land development projects in North Carolina is preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong working knowledge of grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion control, utility, roadway, and site development design.
• Ability to research and interpret the requirements of different municipalities, counties, utilities, and regulatory agencies.
• Experience navigating local and state permitting and approval processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in different locations and jurisdictions simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, reviewing agencies, contractors, consultants, and internal project teams.
• Ability to work independently while also providing leadership and technical direction to a design team.

Preferred Qualifications

• North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience managing projects through multiple North Carolina municipalities and counties.
• Experience with residential subdivisions, multifamily, commercial, and/or industrial development.
• Experience preparing project proposals and managing project budgets.
• Experience coordinating with NCDOT, NCDEQ, local municipalities, counties, and utility providers.
• Experience leading and mentoring civil engineering and design staff.

What We Offer

NC Design Solutions provides an opportunity to take an active role throughout the entire project lifecycle. Our Civil Design / Project Managers are directly involved in client coordination, engineering design, permitting, project decisions, and construction support.

This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects throughout North Carolina while being based in our Charlotte office.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health and employee benefits.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.
• A collaborative work environment with direct access to company leadership.
• Opportunities to manage projects and develop client relationships.
• The ability to help shape and grow NC Design Solutions' civil engineering practice throughout North Carolina.