Civil Engineer – Senior Project Manager

Blcompanies; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefit package

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401k matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager in Charlotte, NC, to oversee land development projects. The successful candidate will have a PE license and 15+ years of experience in land development engineering. Responsibilities include leading project teams, managing client relations, and ensuring quality deliverables on time and within budget. The firm offers competitive benefits, including generous PTO, medical insurance, and a 401k matching program. This position supports hybrid work arrangements.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of land development projects.
• Act as the primary client contact and manage expectations.
• Oversee project teams and assign resources.
• Ensure projects meet quality, schedule, and budget requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Education

PE License

15+ years of experience in land development engineering

Job description

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.

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.

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

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• Civil Engineer – Senior Project Manager - Charlotte