Civil Engineer - Senior Project Manager

BL Companies; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 paid holidays plus the week from C h

generous PTO

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

disability insurance

life insurance

401k matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

BL Companies in Charlotte seeks a Senior Project Manager and Civil Engineer to oversee land development projects from concept through construction in the Charlotte area. The role requires a proven leader who can manage client relationships, direct project execution, and deliver high-quality results on scope, budget, and schedule.

You will guide multi-discipline teams, mentor junior staff, present at public meetings, and collaborate with municipal agencies and private clients to ensure successful

Qualifications

• PE license required.
• 15+ 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

PE license

Job description

Civil Engineer – Senior 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

A successful candidate in this role will have 15+ 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
• 15+ 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 and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and 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.

Benefits

• 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Years paid
• generous PTO
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• disability insurance
• life insurance
• 401k matching
• our Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.