Civil Project Manager

Alfred Benesch & Company; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Civil Project Manager to lead exciting and complex projects in North Carolina. This role offers outstanding growth opportunities and requires a blend of management and design skills. The ideal candidate will coordinate with clients and design consultants, ensuring successful project delivery from concept to completion. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this position is perfect for someone eager to make a significant impact in infrastructure development. Join a supportive team that values inclusivity and professional growth, and contribute to projects that enhance communities across the state.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Planning Tools

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Generous Paid Time Benefits

Employee Resource Groups

Community Service Programs

Qualifications

• 12+ years of industry experience required.
• Must be licensed PE in the state of NC.
• Experience with public agencies and municipalities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities with project managers and clients.
• Manage design consultants and ensure project delivery.
• Develop concepts and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Design Skills

Client Relations

Land Development Design

Regulatory Research

Team Leadership

Education

B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country - creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you'll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don't meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don't be so hard on yourself-apply for the job!

Civil Project Manager

Our North Carolina Division is seeking to hire a Civil Engineer Project Manager. This is an experienced position involving exciting, challenging, and complex assignments with outstanding growth opportunities. The ideal candidate must be a Seller/Doer and maintain good industry connections and relationships. Strong Management and Design skills are required. The Project Manager will develop and communicate design concepts from the Client to the staff of Designers and Engineers and ensure the project delivery. This is a management and production position, one requiring skills and experience in land development design and engineering. The Civil Engineer Project Manager will see the project through from scope to final design and assist the construction administration team as required.

Location

This position can report to any of our North Carolina locations (Charlotte, Raleigh, or Wilmington) and will be expected to come into the office at least 3 days a week.

The Impact You Will Have

• Coordinate all activities with Sr. Project Managers, the Group Manager,and the Division Manager


• Business Development and Marketing, including networking, preparation of SOQs, proposals, and contracts


• Manage Design Consultants and Clients


• Develop Concepts or schematic designs, including layout, grading, hydrology, and utilities.


• Research local/ State regulations as they pertain to site planning


• Research non-routine code issues and obtain interpretations from code officials


• Incorporate design concepts from schematic design into design development and work with the project team to produce construction documents

What You Will Need

• 12+ years of industry experience


• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or related disciplinerequired


• Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D software


• Must be licensed PE in the state of NC


• Excellent communication, strong written, oral, and client relation skills, experience interacting with clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders


• Understanding and knowledge of applicable codes


• Experienced in Project Management, including design cost control, project budget control, and quality assurance/quality control


• Able to successfully manage staff both individually and as teams


• Experience working with public agencies, private entities, and/or municipalities


• Design experience with site development and other best practices


• Strong organization and leadership skills


• Accustomed to working in a team environment on challenging projects

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Professional Development

• Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders


• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses


• Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessions


• Personalized training and career development plans with your manager


• Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications


• Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement

Retirement Benefits

• Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge


• Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)

Work/Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)


• Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career


• Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events


• Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement

Employee Engagement

• At Benesch, we encourage our team members to extend their impact beyond their core responsibilities. Join our employee resource groups and committees to enhance your work-life balance and contribute to our community-focused initiatives. We support a variety of programs including community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities, reflecting our commitment to a vibrant and diverse workplace.

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