Civil Engineering Project Manager

American Society of Civil Engineers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Little is seeking a Civil Engineering Project Manager to join the Land Studio in Tysons, VA, within the Washington, DC metro area. You will be the primary client contact, managing a portfolio from concept through construction alongside engineers, landscape architects, and architects.

The role offers autonomy with support for growth and account leadership opportunities. You’ll contribute to a broad retail program while expanding your experience across diverse project types.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree and PE license.
• 6+ years of experience producing construction documents for land development or site projects.
• Experience managing projects and client relationships and guiding teams.
• Strong skills in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, StormCAD, WaterCAD and similar software.
• Familiarity with DC-area/mid-Atlantic jurisdictions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact and own the relationship from concept through construction.
• Lead and mentor engineers and designers to raise work quality.
• Track budget, schedule, and quality across the program and report progress.
• Coordinate permitting through multiple jurisdictions to keep projects moving.

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

StormCAD

WaterCAD

Job description

Great sites don't happen by accident. The parking that flows, the stormwater you never notice, the site that opens on schedule, that's civil engineering done right, and it's what we do. When you join Little, you join a national team whose work helps clients grow and communities thrive. In short, we're here to create a better future.

Little is looking for a Civil Engineering Project Manager with a positive, collaborative work style to join our Land Studio in the Tysons, VA office, in the Washington, DC metro. This role is built around one of our valued corporate retail clients and an ongoing body of work. You'll be the primary point of contact for the client, manage the program of projects from concept through construction, and have a direct hand in growing the account. You'll lead and work alongside a team of engineers, landscape architects, and architects to produce and execute exceptional work.

The retail program is the core of this role, but our Land Studio works across a range of project types, so there's room to broaden your experience over time. You'll own the client relationship, run an active book of work, and have the autonomy and support to make it yours. If you want a clear path toward greater responsibility and account leadership, this is a place to build it.

What you'll do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, and own the relationship day to day. Manage an ongoing body of work from concept and due diligence through construction documents, permitting, and construction administration. Prepare and oversee site visits, due diligence reports, construction drawings, and calculation packages. Lead permitting through multiple jurisdictions and keep projects moving through review. Track budget, schedule, and quality across the program, and keep the client informed at every step. Help grow the account by delivering strong work and identifying the next opportunity. Lead and mentor engineers and designers on the team, and raise the quality of the work the team produces.

You're a candidate we'll love if:

• You're a talented engineer with experience across a broad range of clients, and a resourceful, creative problem solver. You take pride in your work and bring a positive, professional presence to a team. You're good with people. You listen well, you're truly interested in others, and you build consensus among clients and teammates alike. You're a strong communicator, in writing and in person. You make complex ideas clear, and you hear what people are really saying. You're organized and manage competing priorities well. You're comfortable navigating new jurisdictions and working with permitting authorities. You're passionate about design and hold a high standard for detail.

This is a position you'll love if:

• You want to own a client relationship, not just a task list. You like running an active body of work and managing competing priorities. You want a high degree of autonomy and responsibility, with room to take on more over time. You value the chance to mentor others and strengthen the team, not just deliver your own work. You want to work directly with clients and a multidisciplinary team on projects across the country. You want to grow, and you're looking for a firm that will invest in you and open doors as you're ready.

Ideal candidates will have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineer (PE) license. 6+ years of experience producing construction documents for land development or site projects. Experience managing projects and client relationships, and guiding the work of other engineers or designers. Strong skills in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, StormCAD, WaterCAD, and other engineering software. Experience with corporate retail, QSR, or other multi-site program work is a plus. Familiarity with DC-area and mid-Atlantic jurisdictions is a plus.

Why Little

At Little, we don’t just design environments—we design careers.

We invest in people who are driven to better themselves and eager to elevate their skills, mindsets, and impact. Here, your growth is not a side benefit; it is a core promise.

You’ll find:

• Cross-mentoring opportunities to both teach and learn across disciplines and generations.
• Intentional coaching to help you strengthen leadership, communication, and strategic thinking.
• Exposure to a wide range of project types and challenges, expanding your professional toolkit.
• A culture that celebrates curiosity, experimentation, and continuous learning.
• A community of peers and leaders who truly care about your aspirations and are committed to helping you achieve them.

A Role Where You Can Make a Meaningful Mark

• Join a studio of passionate professionals committed to design.
• Lead with autonomy. Trusted to guide teams, make decisions, and shape project outcomes.
• Enjoy variety each day in planning, designing, coordinating, problem-solving, and inspiring.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams of landscape architects, architects and engineers.
• Steward the entire project journey from concept through construction administration.
• Own outcomes with full support for your professional growth.
• Step into meaningful opportunity for leadership and advancement.

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