Civil Engineer - Project Manager

Civil and Environmental Consultants; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Company stock

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in Knoxville seeks a Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead land development projects, manage site design, grading, stormwater, utilities, and permitting from concept to construction.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with clients and regulators, and contribute to business development while delivering high-quality, compliant solutions from Knoxville office.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in civil site development or infrastructure design.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; Master's degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Experience managing civil/site projects from planning to completion.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and stormwater modeling tools; HydroCAD/HEC-RAS preferred.
• Experience developing project scopes, proposals, and profitable management.
• Experience resolving grading, stormwater, and utility design challenges.
• Familiarity with local/state permits and regulatory coordination.
• Strong written and verbal communication for internal/external stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and leading project teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage site development and civil engineering projects from proposal through construction, including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead the design and review of site layout, grading, stormwater systems, utilities, and erosion control.
• Prepare and oversee technical reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and permit applications.
• Perform QA/QC reviews to ensure regulatory and client requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies through all phases.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and staff; support career development and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on business development and client growth.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Site development

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Stormwater modeling

HydroCAD

HEC-RAS

Proposal development

Regulatory coordination

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Professional Engineer licensure (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

HEC-RAS

Job description

Civil Engineer - Project Manager

Job Location: US-TN-Knoxville

Category: Civil | Type: Full-Time

Overview

As a Civil Engineering Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Civil Practice at the Knoxville, TN office, you'll lead project teams responsible for land development and site design for a wide range of commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial projects. You'll manage tasks such as site layout, grading, stormwater management, utility design, erosion control, and permitting. You'll work closely with clients and stakeholders from concept through construction, ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction.

At CEC, every team member is personally invested in serving our clients with integrity, delivering results that matter, and growing meaningful careers. As employee-owners, we're accountable not just for our work, but for creating an environment that supports and challenges one another. Our people are our priority - and that's what drives us to dig deeper, collaborate smarter, and build lasting relationships inside and outside of our company.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage site development and civil engineering projects from proposal through construction, including oversight of scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead the design and review of site layout, grading, stormwater systems, utilities, and erosion control.
• Prepare and oversee technical reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and permit applications.
• Perform quality assurance/quality control reviews and ensure project deliverables meet regulatory and client requirements.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, contractors, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies throughout all phases of the project.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technical staff, including support for career development planning and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on business development and strategic client growth initiatives.

Our Knoxville office, located in the heart of East Tennessee, is home to a dynamic and collaborative team of professionals. Nestled near the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville offers a unique blend of natural beauty, vibrant culture, and a strong sense of community. The city boasts excellent schools and a thriving downtown with restaurants, entertainment, and outdoor spaces. Whether you're exploring the nearby national park, enjoying a University of Tennessee game, or connecting with a supportive professional network, Knoxville is a great place to live, work, and grow.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil engineering experience in site development or infrastructure design, or a comparable combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure.
• Experience managing civil or site development projects from planning through completion.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and stormwater modeling tools; experience with HydroCAD or HEC-RAS preferred.
• Experience developing project scopes, preparing proposals, and managing projects profitably.
• Experience resolving design and permitting challenges related to grading, stormwater, and utility layouts.
• Familiarity with local and state permitting processes and coordination with regulatory agencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration across teams and with external stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and providing leadership within project teams.

Preferred Capabilities

• Active participation in professional or client-related organizations.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary civil engineering projects.
• Advanced experience with complex site development and infrastructure design projects.

Benefits

Benefits include a matching 401(k), profit sharing, performance bonus, company stock, medical, dental and vision insurance, short and long-term disability, tuition assistance, professional development, and work‑life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.