Civil Engineer/ Project Manager

Southern Constructors Inc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Constructors Inc. seeks a dynamic Civil Engineer Project Manager to lead complex civil projects from estimation through completion. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage schedules, and ensure safety and quality across water, wastewater, pipelines, and land development.

The role emphasizes strong CAD and drafting skills, precise estimating, and clear technical writing to communicate requirements with stakeholders. This is a fulltime on-site opportunity in the Knoxville area.

Qualifications

• Experience leading civil projects from planning to completion.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting and resource allocation abilities.
• Proficient CAD drafting and design across multiple platforms.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and execution of civil projects (water, pipelines, bridges, land development).
• Use estimating tools to project costs and control budgets.
• Develop schedules to ensure milestones are met and deliveries on time.
• Oversee construction management, site supervision, and safety compliance.
• Prepare and review technical drawings and project docs for stakeholders.
• Ensure hydraulics and water/wastewater designs meet standards; perform site visits.

Skills

Scheduling

Construction management

Estimating

Technical writing

Stakeholder communication

Risk mitigation

Geotechnical surveying

Hydraulics

Process knowledge

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Revit

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Civil Engineer Project Manager to lead and oversee complex civil engineering projects from estimation to start-up to completion. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage project schedules, and ensure that all aspects of construction and design meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. Your expertise will drive project success, foster innovative solutions, and deliver sustainable infrastructure that benefits communities and stakeholders alike. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape impactful projects while advancing your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. ***Pay Depends on Experience.

Duties

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of civil engineering projects, including water treatment systems, wastewater management, pipelines, bridge/roadways, and land development schemes.
• Utilize construction estimating tools and HeavyBid to prepare accurate cost projections and control project budgets.
• Develop detailed project schedules using advanced project management tools to ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Prepare and review construction estimates utilizing construction estimating techniques to optimize budgets and resource allocation.
• Oversee construction management activities, including site supervision, construction inspection, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Utilize CAD software
• Manage project documentation through technical writing and drafting to communicate specifications clearly to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards by reviewing system designs related to hydraulics, hydraulics modeling (HEC), water/wastewater treatment processes, and system schematics.
• Monitor progress through regular site visits, construction inspection reports, and quality assurance checks.

Skills

• Proficiency in project scheduling tools and techniques for effective timeline management.
• Strong experience with construction management practices across diverse civil engineering disciplines.
• Expertise in CAD software including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Revit for drafting and system design.
• Skilled in construction estimating methods to develop accurate project budgets.
• Ability to perform geotechnical assessments and land surveying with precision.
• Familiarity with water treatment and wastewater treatment processes; system design principles; hydraulics; mechanical engineering concepts relevant to civil projects.
• Excellent technical writing skills for preparing reports, schematics, specifications, and project documentation.
• Strong project management capabilities including scheduling, resource coordination, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication. Join us as a Civil Engineer Project Manager to lead innovative infrastructure projects that make a lasting impact! Your expertise will be instrumental in delivering safe, sustainable solutions while advancing your professional growth in a vibrant team environment dedicated to excellence.