Civil Project Manager

Insight Global; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Dallas seeks an Owner’s Representative Civil Project Manager to ensure projects meet the owner's vision and compliance standards. This senior-level role involves oversight of civil designs, coordination with various stakeholders, and requires a Bachelor’s in civil engineering with a preference for a PE license. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in project management, strong proficiency in design software, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers a mid-senior level role with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in civil engineering, construction management, or project management.
• PE license preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and zoning regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of civil design and guidance for civil engineers.
• Review site designs and permits.
• Coordinate with architects and large earthwork firms.
• Monitor entitlement processes and maintain communication with agencies.
• Develop design standards and historical databases.

Skills

Proficiency in Revit

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Strong communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

Project management tools

MS Office

Job description

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr

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Duration: Direct Hire

Location: Dallas, TX – with some travel

Salary/Pay Rate and Benefits:

• $160K–$190K with PE license
• $120K–$150K without PE license

Job Description: The Owner’s Representative Civil Project Manager ensures projects align with the owner’s vision, budget, schedule, and quality standards. This role acts as the primary liaison between civil engineers, architects, contractors, consultants, and government agencies. It requires expertise in civil engineering principles, project management, and affordable housing development.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Oversight of civil design (not hands-on design work)
• Guide civil engineers and ensure compliance
• Review site designs, utilities, stormwater systems, and permitting
• Coordinate with architects and large earthwork firms
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Geographic knowledge across the U.S.
• Senior-level role with strong leadership
• Monitor entitlement processes and maintain communication with agencies
• Review due diligence documents and integrate findings into designs
• Oversee third-party civil design deliverables (site plans, grading, drainage, utilities, lighting, landscaping)
• Ensure coordination among civil, landscape, architectural, structural, and MEP consultants
• Approve civil drawings at all stages
• Recommend value engineering strategies
• Participate in bidding and proposal evaluations
• Develop design standards and historical databases
• Mentor team members
• Travel to project sites as needed

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• PE license preferred
• 10+ years in civil engineering, construction management, or project management (multi-family housing experience strongly preferred)
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, project management tools, and MS Office
• Strong knowledge of building codes and zoning regulations
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Civil Engineering

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