Civil Engineering Project Manager

PEA Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PEA Group in Michigan seeks an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead private land development projects across commercial, industrial, residential, healthcare, and educational sectors. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, nurture client relationships, oversee budgets and schedules, and mentor junior engineers while delivering high-quality site development work.

In this role, you will coordinate with a range of professionals, ensure plan accuracy, manage profitability, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Michigan P.E. license or ability to obtain.
• 5–10 years of civil engineering and land development experience, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility design, and roadways.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and standard engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple civil engineering and land development projects from proposal through design, permitting, and plan approval.
• Consult with clients to understand project goals, site requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Lead project planning, scope development, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Direct the preparation of site development plans, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility design, and permitting.
• Coordinate with civil engineers, landscape architects, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, and other professionals to deliver projects.
• Lead the development and quality review of site plans, grading plans, utility plans, and other engineering documents.
• Manage project budgets, profitability, billing, and overall financial performance.
• Prepare and negotiate proposals, contracts, and change orders.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and participate in business development efforts.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients, municipalities, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Mentor and develop project engineers and staff.
• Support QA/QC initiatives.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate existing conditions and support project development.

Skills

Client relationships

Team leadership

Communication

Project management

Multitasking

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Michigan Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager looking to lead impactful land development projects while building lasting client relationships and mentoring the next generation of engineers? PEA Group is seeking a collaborative, client-focused engineer to manage a variety of private land development projects throughout Michigan, including commercial, industrial, residential, healthcare, higher education, and mixed-use developments.

In this role, you'll lead multidisciplinary project teams, build strong client relationships, oversee project budgets and schedules, and help shape the communities where we live and work. If you're passionate about mentoring others, solving complex engineering challenges, and delivering high-quality site development projects, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Manage multiple civil engineering and land development projects from proposal through design, permitting, and plan approval.
• Consult with clients to understand project goals, site requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Lead project planning, scope development, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Direct the preparation of site development plans, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility design, and permitting.
• Coordinate with civil engineers, landscape architects, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, and other technical professionals to deliver successful projects.
• Lead the development and quality review of site plans, grading plans, utility plans, stormwater management plans, engineering reports, and construction plan packages.
• Manage project budgets, profitability, billing, and overall financial performance.
• Prepare and negotiate proposals, contracts, and change orders.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and participate in business development efforts.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients, municipalities, contractors, and regulatory agencies throughout each project.
• Mentor and develop project engineers and technical staff.
• Support quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) initiatives.
• Conduct site visits during planning and design to evaluate existing conditions, coordinate with clients, and support project development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.

Licensure

• Michigan Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or the ability to obtain one.

Experience

• 1+ years of project management experience preferred.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in civil engineering and land development, including:
• Grading and drainage
• Stormwater management
• Utility design
• Roadway and pavement design
• Construction administration
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of Michigan design standards, permitting requirements, and municipal review processes.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and standard engineering software.

Skills & Qualifications

We're looking for someone who:

• Builds lasting relationships with clients and project partners.
• Enjoys leading teams and mentoring developing engineers.
• Communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Has excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Can balance multiple deadlines while maintaining exceptional quality.
• Thinks strategically and solves problems proactively.
• Demonstrates strong business acumen and financial awareness.
• Is self-motivated, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement.

This position is primarily office-based with occasional travel to project sites, municipal meetings, and client locations. Site visits may require walking active construction sites and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds.

Schedule

Full-time

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Additional hours may occasionally be required to support project deadlines.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the workday to client meetings, project sites, and municipal agencies.