Civil Engineering Project Manager

Careerscape; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Careerscape is hiring a Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead infrastructure projects for federal and municipal clients. Remote to start, then hybrid (3 days in office) in Seattle, WA. Principal-level candidates welcome. You will supervise design engineers and report to a Principal.

The role emphasizes PS&E, budgeting, scheduling and BD support, with a strong focus on public works and water/sewer projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil engineering experience, including managing design projects.
• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required; MS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams through PS&E, engineering studies and Basis of Design reports.
• Manage client and teaming-partner communication.
• Oversee site engineering, road and utility improvements, drainage, water and sewer systems.
• Handle specifications, permit processing and construction support.
• Own project planning, budgets, schedules and financial performance.
• Support business development and proposal preparation.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Bluebeam

Communication

Project management

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

MS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Bluebeam

Job description

Seattle, WA area | Remote to start, then hybrid (3 days in office) | Full-time | $120K-$180K base + performance bonus

Careerscape is hiring a Civil Engineering Project Manager on behalf of an established civil engineering consulting firm that delivers infrastructure and public works projects for federal and Department of Defense clients, municipalities, transportation and utility agencies, ports, rail and transit, schools, medical facilities and private developers. The firm is building its Washington team, and this is a chance to help lead it. Principal-level candidates are welcome.

The role is remote to start until the Seattle office opens, then hybrid: 3 days in the office and 2 from home. You will report to a Principal and supervise design engineers.

What you'll do

• Lead project teams through plans, specifications and cost estimates (PS&E), engineering studies and Basis of Design reports
• Manage client and teaming-partner communication
• Oversee site engineering, street improvements, pavement rehabilitation, rough and precise grading, storm drainage, potable and reclaimed water, sewer, flood control, and freeway and interchange improvements
• Handle specifications, utility coordination, permit processing and construction support
• Own project planning, budgets, schedules and financial performance
• Support business development and proposal preparation

What we're looking for

• 10+ years of civil engineering experience, including managing design projects
• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (required); MS in Civil Engineering a plus
• Washington PE license (required)
• Knowledge of public works
• Skills in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Bluebeam
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Based in or near the Seattle / Puget Sound area

What's offered

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Paid time off and paid holidays