Civil Engineering Project Manager

Woolpert; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom to Work program

Ownership pathway

Flexible paid time off

Career development

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Woolpert in Cincinnati/Ohio is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our PMO supporting civil, commercial, and utility-scale projects. This role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, client liaison, and strict program oversight.

You will define project scope with Market Leads, monitor budgets and schedules, and ensure quality deliverables across multiple concurrent projects. Hybrid/in-office arrangements apply; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of related PM/PMO experience in civil, commercial or utility-scale projects.
• 4-year degree in Civil Engineering is required; PMP/PE credentials preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 10% for local, regional, and national clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects for civil, commercial, retail and utility-scale programs.
• Define client needs, manage scopes, schedules, fees, and contracts with stakeholders.
• Maintain financial accountability including budgeting, forecasting, invoicing and AR follow-up.
• Provide regular project reporting to leadership and executives.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

MS Office

PMO processes

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Suite

ERP systems

Contract management

Construction administration

CRM tools

Job description

Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work® , Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence withcutting-edgetechnology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work ® , Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a Project Manager with experience incivil,commercial, retail rollout,and utilityscaleprojects to join our dynamic Project Management Office (PMO)supporting the Ohioregional market.

This position can supportin-officeorhybrid working arrangements.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must alreadypossesswork authorization in thecountry wherethe job islocated.

What You Will Do:

• Lead andfacilitatecross-functional projects, with a focus onleadingteamsworking with high-profile clientsto provideEngineering, or Land Development services forcivil,commercial, retail rollout,and/orutility scaleprojects.
• Define and communicate client needs and expectations. Proactivelyidentifyprovideresolution to project issuesimpactingprofitability, client satisfaction, and other key performance indicators.
• Lead project teamand collaboratewith Market Leads inthe development andnegotiation of projectscope,schedule, fee, and contract termsforpotential projects.
• Support client relationships and business development in support of strategic business plan, promotingWoolpert as an industryleaderexisting clients and potential clients.
• Act as key point of internal and external contact for project communications, ensuring continuous stakeholder communications.
• FollowBuilding Sector Project Standards (BSPS) and collaborate with thePMOteam with respect toproject execution, reporting, and delivery consistency.
• Lead formal project setup activities, including completion of Project Setup Forms, development of Project Execution Plans, establishment of billing plans, and facilitation of structured project kickoff meetings with the project team.
• Maintain financial accountability across assigned projects, including budget variance management, forecasting,timelyinvoicing, accounts receivable follow ‑ up, and adherence to approved contract scope and authorization.
• Oversee the quality of deliverables prepared by team members, including but not limited tobudgets, work plans, risk mitigation plans, contracts,design deliverables,and other project documentation.
• Oversee project resource forecasting, including initial resource loading, monthly forecast reviews, coordination with Subproject Managers, and proactive use of ETC variance toanticipateproject financial impacts.
• Provide ongoing project monitoring and control throughuseof Executive Summaries, regular team check ‑ ins, proactive change management, and enforcement of contract terms related to scope, schedule, and fee.
• Provide clear,timelyproject reporting to leadership, finance, and executive teams, including financial performance, risk status, and key project metrics to support decision ‑ making.

What You Will Bring:

• Minimum of8-10 years’ related industry experiencerequiredin Project Management,Program Management, or Portfolio Management.
• 4 year Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• PE (Professional Engineering license) preferred.
• Experience in developing PMO procedures, documents, training material, reports, dashboards, and other management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience in Construction Administration, including the ability to communicate with cost estimators and general contractors.
• Strong understanding of project management fundamentals and ability to facilitate discussions with project stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to negotiate, influence decision ‑ making, manage risk, foster teamwork, and deliver successful projects.
• Ability to make sound decisions/recommendations based on the evaluation and synthesis of project information, data, context, and experience.
• Experience with Project Management tools including MS Suite and enterprise resource planning, contract management, construction administration, project accounting, customer relationship management, and other virtual collaboration platforms.
• Must be able to travel up to 10% for local, regional, and national clients and projects.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

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Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement .

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