Civil Engineer / Project Manager - Urban Development - Dallas, Texas

MissionHires; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)

Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)

Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)

Paid Vacation / Annual Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement plans: 401(k) and ESOP

Job summary

MissionHires is looking for a Civil Engineer / Project Manager to join their team in Dallas. The ideal candidate will be a Texas-registered PE with 8–10 years of civil design experience and proven client leadership.

You will be responsible for project planning, execution, and training junior staff while ensuring high-quality outcomes for urban development projects.

Benefits include health and dental insurance, paid holidays, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of civil engineering design experience, with at least 2 years as Project Manager.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate construction plans and reports.
• Strong client-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and execution for urban development projects.
• Prepare engineering reports and technical documentation.
• Mentor teams and ensure high-quality project outcomes.

Skills

Civil design experience

Project Management

Client communication

AutoCAD proficiency

ArcGIS experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

MicroStation

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Overview

MissionHires is partnering to hire a Civil Engineer / Project Manager (Eng V) for our Dallas Urban Development practice. The ideal candidate is a Texas-registered PE with 8–10 years of civil design experience (2+ years PM), proven client leadership, and hands‑on delivery of urban development projects. You will lead project planning and execution, guide business development, mentor teams, and ensure high‑quality, on‑time, and on‑budget outcomes for DFW‑area projects (and beyond as needed).

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary engineering reports and technical documentation
• Research jurisdictional requirements and integrate into design and construction drawings
• Develop proposals/contracts, project work plans, schedules, and monthly forecasts
• Produce design and construction drawings using AutoCAD; leverage research inputs
• Create GIS exhibits using ArcGIS
• Conduct site visits and document findings
• Coordinate client management, marketing, and pursuit strategies for future work
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and drafters; assign and utilize staff effectively
• Host and lead kickoff and high‑level design calls with clients
• Prepare client cost estimates and support budgeting activities
• Attend, record, and distribute meeting minutes; manage general project correspondence
• Prepare written and graphic materials for presentations and client documents
• Track project progress and budget using reports and performance metrics; deliver profitable, on‑schedule, high‑quality projects
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships; drive repeat work, SOQs, and proposals
• Follow and enforce business processes, weekly rhythms, QMS, and quality control measures
• Train, coach, and mentor junior staff; foster a learning culture
• Support office sales goals; develop and execute win strategies for pursuits
• Troubleshoot issues, recommend solutions, and document for internal and external stakeholders
• Uphold safety, organization, and attention to detail while managing multiple projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas
• 8–10 years of civil engineering design experience, including a minimum of 2 years as a Project Manager
• Demonstrated experience producing accurate, complete construction plans and reports
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; MicroStation and Civil 3D experience a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
• Experience preparing proposals, work plans, schedules, and cost estimates
• Ability to research and apply jurisdictional requirements to design and construction documents
• ArcGIS experience for preparing GIS exhibits
• Strong client‑facing communication skills, written and verbal; ability to lead meetings and correspondence
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and quality‑check work of staff with varied experience levels
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects independently with limited supervision
• Demonstrated leadership, problem‑solving, and deadline‑management skills
• Ability to deliver proactive client communication and elevate issues appropriately
• Willingness to assume increased responsibilities and contribute to business development
• Physical ability to sit for prolonged periods, work at a computer, and lift up to 25 pounds; ability to concentrate under deadlines

Benefits

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale / Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Vacation / Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP