Civil Project Manager

CME Associates; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) w/ company match

Health insurance w/ HSA option

Vision

Dental

Life

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a

Job summary

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. in Cleveland, OH seeks a Civil Project Manager with 10+ years of civil engineering experience to lead multi-discipline projects. You will manage scope, schedule, budgets, and client relations, directing design teams and subconsultants to deliver high-quality design packages on time.

Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D, strong communication, and leadership skills are essential. This full-time position offers a collaborative, growth-oriented environment with competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 10+ years of civil engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience managing civil/site development and/or municipal projects
• Strong proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and common engineering design tools
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources, ensuring alignment with client expectations and organizational standards.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of civil engineering projects, from early planning and feasibility through design, permitting, and execution.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, subconsultants, and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and timely decision‑making.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, and contract documents for new and ongoing projects.
• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and ensure on‑time delivery of design packages and submittals.
• Lead project meetings, maintain documentation, and proactively identify and resolve project risks or issues.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting & Scheduling

Team Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Job description

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of more than 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions. Due to MSG's continued growth, a new opening is available for a Civil Project Manager to assist with our projects in Cleveland, OH!

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Leadership

• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources, ensuring alignment with client expectations and organizational standards.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of civil engineering projects, from early planning and feasibility through design, permitting, and execution.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, subconsultants, and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and timely decision‑making.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, and contract documents for new and ongoing projects.
• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and ensure on‑time delivery of design packages and submittals.
• Lead project meetings, maintain documentation, and proactively identify and resolve project risks or issues.

Technical Oversight & Quality Control

• Provide technical direction for site design, stormwater management, and utility design across a variety of project types.
• Conduct quality control reviews of engineering plans, reports, and calculations prepared by the project team.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as internal QA/QC standards.
• Support and guide permitting efforts, including preparation of submittals, responses to review comments, and coordination with approving authorities.

Team Development & Collaboration

• Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers, providing technical feedback, training, and professional development support.
• Collaborate closely with senior engineers, discipline leads, and CAD staff to deliver coordinated, high‑quality design packages.
• Foster a collaborative team environment that supports innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of civil engineering experience, with increasing responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience managing civil/site development and/or municipal projects.
• Strong proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and common engineering design tools.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Prefered Skills

• Professional Engineering License (preferred)
• Experience with Michigan municipal standards, agency permitting, and development review processes.
• Knowledge of hydrologic/hydraulic modeling tools (HEC‑RAS, SWMM, HydroCAD, etc.).
• Experience working directly with private developers, commercial clients, and municipal departments.

Benefits

• 401(k) w/ company match
• Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!

It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.