Civil Project Manager

Westwood Professional Services; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for our Land Development team in Minnetonka, MN. The role focuses on delivering land development civil engineering projects on time and within budget, coordinating with owners, architects, and external teams.

You will lead multiple projects, supervise up to five technical personnel, ensure QA/QC, and manage coordination with city/county staff for approvals. The position requires travel to project sites across the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent; travel to sites across the U.S.
• Eight+ years total experience, four+ years as a Project Manager.
• Experience in land development civil projects and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead land development projects to meet schedules and budgets.
• Direct civil teams to produce complete plan sets.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, and external teams to execute projects.
• Manage internal support teams and QA/QC within projects.
• Oversee RFI responses, site meetings, and field coordination.
• Lead up to five technical staff, assign work, review outputs, and support professional growth.

Skills

Civil engineering basics

Cost estimating

CAD/Civil 3D

Communication

Microsoft Office

Staff management

Client coordination

Resource planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD/Civil 3D

Job description

Description

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

Responsibilities

• 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
  • Recommends compensation adjustments and/or promotions

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

Compensation

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

Salary: $100,000 - $160,000

EEO Statement

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. 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.