Civil Engineering Project Manager - Site Design

R.A. Smith, Inc.; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid home/office-based environment

Potential for fully remote

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Health insurance

HSA and FSA options

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Licensure/certification reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

raSmith is seeking a Civil Engineering Project Manager for Site Design in Naperville, IL. This role focuses on coordinating with clients, guiding projects from planning to construction, and ensuring high-quality, profitable delivery.

The team emphasizes a real-estate mindset for diverse markets across education, healthcare, industrial, and residential sectors. The position offers a hybrid work model with potential for remote work and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Eight years of progressive site design experience with PM responsibilities.
• P.E. licensure in Illinois is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from a US-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from planning through design, permitting, and construction.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and delivery.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to staff and teams.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for seamless execution.
• Support proposals and client relationship growth.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (US accredited)

Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in Illinois

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydrology software

Hydraulic software

Job description

Description

Enhance your career at raSmith as a Civil Engineering Project Manager in our Site Design Services division and discover why we’re ranked #5 as a Top Workplace.

raSmith is a growing multi-disciplinary consulting civil and structural engineering and land surveying firm with over 45 years of experience. We work with clients on projects nationwide from our six office locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, and California.

Are you ready to contribute your talents to a variety of projects that positively impact communities across the country? Consider this opportunity:

The expansion of our Site Design Services Division has created a new opportunity for a Civil Engineering Project Manager in our Naperville, IL office. Our Site Design Services Division has a well-respected history of providing a real-estate mindset to land developers and owners in markets, including: education, health care, industrial, office, residential, retail, mixed use and senior living. Our people are empowered to be their creative best and our culture values a client-focused, entrepreneurial spirit.

This position will support design and technical aspects for site development and redevelopment projects focused on growing our company presence within Illinois and Indiana. It will require a candidate who is passionate about their work, eager to learn, and always ready for new challenges.

Civil Engineering Project Manager - Site Design - Hybrid - Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and project partners.
• Lead projects from initial planning through design, permitting, and construction.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and overall delivery.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
• Provide technical guidance, direction, and mentorship to staff.
• Prepare proposals, support business development efforts, and help grow client relationships.
• Oversee quality control processes to ensure accurate, timely, and high-standard deliverables.
• Balance priorities across multiple active projects while maintaining clear communication.
• Support invoicing, financial tracking, and project profitability.
• Represent the firm professionally at meetings, presentations, and industry events.

Civil Engineer - Site Design - Hybrid - Benefits:

raSmith has a strong history of maintaining a people-oriented culture that provides a great work-life balance and a highly competitive compensation and benefit package. We support and encourage professional development opportunities and provide career growth charts for our supervisors and employees. Specific benefits include:

• Hybrid home/office-based environment with flexible work schedules
• Position has potential to be fully remote
• Generous paid time off and 8 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Medical/prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Wellness programs for health insurance savings
• Identity Shield and LegalShield programs
• Life assistance programs
• Corporate wear reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• 401K plan with immediate employee participation and generous company match
• Tuition and professional licensure/certification reimbursement program
• Paid memberships to professional organizations
• Paid seminars and conferences
• A variety of mentoring and training programs
• Company picnics, seasonal events, social, team-building and sporting opportunities
• This position may be eligible for discretionary bonus programs based on individual and company financial performance
• Pay range: $105,000 - $140,000+ dependent on experience

Requirements

Civil Engineer - Site Design - Hybrid - Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from a U.S. accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in Illinois.
• Minimum of eight (8) years progressive experience years of experience in design of site related elements for retail, commercial, industrial, multi-family residential, hospitality, or mixed-use development/redevelopment projects with at least 2 years of experience as a project manager or manager-level responsibilities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, hydrology and hydraulic software.
• Applicable U.S. based work experience

We are proud to be an EOE/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disabled employer. Visit raSmith.com to explore some of our projects, check out testimonials from staff and clients, and learn more about what makes us stand out in our industry.