Civil Engineer - Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Employee ownership

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) seeks a Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead civil/site development projects from planning through closeout in Pittsburgh. The role blends technical design, project leadership, and client relationship management for a diverse mix of commercial, industrial, energy, and renewable energy projects.

Our Pittsburgh headquarters hosts a large civil/site group. We offer 100% employee ownership, hybrid work options, and a strong emphasis on mentorship,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Experience in civil/site design and permitting processes

Responsibilities

• Manage civil/site development projects from planning and permitting through design, bidding, construction, and project closeout
• Serve as the primary client contact, guiding projects while ensuring successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional services and future project work
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including survey, geotechnical, traffic, environmental, ecological, and construction professionals
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and technical deliverables
• Lead permitting efforts and navigate municipal, county, state, and regulatory approval processes
• Conduct technical reviews and provide quality assurance on project deliverables
• Mentor and support the development of junior and mid-level engineers and designers
• Participate in industry organizations, conferences, client meetings, and business development activities to support continued practice growth

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

Communication

Mentorship

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Civil Engineer - Project Manager

Job Locations

US-PA-Pittsburgh (Moon Township)

Category

Civil

Type

Full-Time

Overview

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Civil Engineering Project Manager to join our growing Site Development team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer to combine technical expertise, project leadership, and client relationship management while supporting a diverse mix of commercial, industrial, institutional, energy, and renewable energy projects.

Our Pittsburgh office serves as CEC's headquarters and is home to more than 440 professionals, including one of the firm's largest Civil/Site Engineering groups with more than 65 engineers and designers. In this role, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while leading projects ranging from commercial and industrial developments to energy facilities, university expansions, and renewable energy projects.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, CEC offers a unique opportunity to build long-term wealth while helping grow client relationships, mentor future leaders, and contribute to the continued success of one of the region's most established civil engineering teams. If you're looking for greater ownership, visibility, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on projects, clients, and team development, CEC provides the platform and support to continue advancing your career.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil/site development projects from planning and permitting through design, bidding, construction, and project closeout
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, guiding projects while ensuring successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional services and future project work
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including survey, geotechnical, traffic, environmental, ecological, and construction professionals
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and technical deliverables
• Lead permitting efforts and navigate municipal, county, state, and regulatory approval processes
• Conduct technical reviews and provide quality assurance on project deliverables
• Mentor and support the development of junior and mid-level engineers and designers
• Participate in industry organizations, conferences, client meetings, and business development activities to support continued practice growth

What We Offer

• Sign-on bonus available for eligible candidates
• 100% employee-owned firm with access to ownership opportunities beginning within your first year
• Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including performance bonuses and employee ownership
• 55% of company profits distributed back to employees through bonuses
• Opportunity to help grow and shape one of the region's leading Civil/Site Engineering practices
• Diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, institutional, energy, and renewable energy projects
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
• Comprehensive benefits beginning on day one, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match beginning the first of the month following your start date
• Collaborative environment that supports mentorship, leadership development, innovation, and continued professional growth
• Access to on-site amenities including a fitness center, cafe, recreation areas, and employee events

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant design and permitting experience, including earth disturbance and stormwater permits and the municipal approval process
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Civil design and permitting experience related to site layout, grading, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control
• Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects involving survey, environmental, geotechnical, traffic, and construction-phase services
• Ability and desire to mentor junior staff

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

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

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.

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