Civil Engineer - Project Manager

BL Companies; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 paid holidays plus the week from Chr

generous PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision insurance

disability insurance

life insurance

401k matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

BL Companies seeks a Civil Engineer - Project Manager to oversee land development projects from concept through construction in the Hartford area. You will lead design efforts, manage client relationships, direct project execution, and ensure quality deliverables within scope, budget, and schedule.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years as a civil engineer with a PE license, proven leadership, and experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to serve municipal agencies and private clients in

Qualifications

• PE license required in the state of operation.
• 10+ years of experience in land development engineering.
• Proven leadership experience managing full-time staff.
• Experience with municipal agencies, regulatory bodies, and private sector clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Project management

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

PE license

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Project management software

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

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 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

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
• Vision insurance
• disability insurance
• life insurance
• 401k matching
• 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.