Civil Project Manager

Westwood Professional Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to join our Land Development team in a full-time role. The candidate will lead land development civil projects, coordinate with owners and architects, and manage internal support teams to ensure timely delivery and quality results.

Ideal applicants have 8+ years of experience, a B.S. in Civil Engineering, and willingness to travel across the United States.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of total experience with four years in project management.
• Graduation from an accredited university with a B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and other offices nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Manage land development civil engineering projects on schedule and budget.
• Lead civil teams to produce plan sets and coordinate with owners and architects.
• Coordinate internal support teams (survey, traffic, hydrology, hydraulics).
• Implement QA/QC and ensure project compliance and quality.
• Engage with city/county staff for plan approvals.
• Oversee multiple projects and allocate resources across stages.
• Administer construction services, including RFI responses and site meetings.
• Coach and develop staff; manage performance and promotions.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Cost estimation

CAD/Civil 3D

Team leadership

Project budgeting

Resource management

Client coordination

QA/QC implementation

Proposal writing

Marketing pursuit

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD/Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to join our Land Development team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Requirements

• Manages land development civil engineering projects efficiently (meets schedules and budgets)
• Leads land development civil teams to produce civil plan sets.
• Coordinates with Owner/Architect and outside team members to execute projects.
• Effectively manages internal support teams (survey, traffic, hydrology and hydraulics, etc.) – able to communicate/manage technical details as well as schedules and budgets.
• Implements QA/QC program and ensures compliance within project team.
• Works with City/County staff for approval of project plans.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and allocate resources through differing project stages.
• Administers the construction services portions of projects including RFI response, site meetings with contractors, etc.
• Effectively manages up to five (5) assigned technical personnel including:
  • Assigns and oversees project assignments;
  • Reviews work for accuracy and completeness;
  • Trains staff and promotes professional development;
  • Maintains job satisfaction and morale;
  • Assists with performance evaluations; and
  • Recommends compensation adjustments and/or promotions.

The compensation for this position is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualification. Additionally, this is bonus-eligible position, offering further potential for financial recognition based on performance and company success.

Required Skills

• Demonstrates competence in fundamental civil engineering design principles for land development projects.
• Experienced in cost estimating, bid phase assistance construction administration, and general construction methods.
• Demonstrates proficiency with current computer aided design (CAD/Civil 3D) and production software and ability to learn new versions or new technology.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to manage staff and direct resources effectively
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to manage design projects in a profitable manner
• Understanding of alternative delivery methods
• Extensive knowledge of geometric design and other related design elements
• Knowledge and experience with the full project lifecycle from preliminary studies through final design
• Track record of successfully winning and delivering projects
• Experience in accounts receivable, invoicing, and overall duties involved in managing a design team
• Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work and qualification packages
• Experience developing and implementing marketing pursuit strategies
• Ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff.
• Ability to coach and motivate others

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight (8) years of total experience, with four (4) as a Project Manager (or equivalent).
• Graduate from an accredited university or college with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Experience or degrees in other disciplines may be substituted at Management's discretion).
• This position requires travel to project sites and other Westwood offices throughout the United States

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.