Civil Engineer - Project Manager

BL Companies, Inc.; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 paid holidays + Christmas week

Generous PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

BL Companies is seeking a Civil Engineer - Project Manager to oversee land development projects from inception to completion. The role emphasizes leadership, client relations, and delivering high-quality results for retail, commercial, and residential sectors.

The candidate should have 10+ years of civil engineering experience and a PE license in the state of employment, with strong mentoring ability and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Requires PE license and civil engineering background.
• Ten years of land development engineering experience.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and leading teams.
• Strong understanding of local, state, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of land development projects (retail, commercial, residential).
• Serve as primary client contact and manage expectations.
• Oversee project teams, assign resources, and drive efficiency.
• Ensure quality, schedule, and budget compliance; present at public meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Regulatory knowledge

Mentoring

Project management

Education

PE License

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Job description

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.

Qualifications

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 primarily within the retail, commercial, and residential space and will focus on working 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

About BL Companies

BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. 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.

We offer a competitive benefit package which includes:

• 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Years paid
• generous PTO
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• disability insurance
• life insurance
• 401k matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan

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

The position has a salary range of $90,000 to $140,000. Your offer would be based on your experience, skills, and fit for the role.