Civil Project Manager

Berks Homes; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Berks Homes is seeking a Civil Project Manager to oversee land development engineering and surveying deliverables for residential communities. You will ensure grading plans, site hold down plans, and lot layouts meet standards while coordinating with developers, engineers, and internal teams.

Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and a strong background in earthwork and drainage are essential. You will manage multiple projects, adapt to changing priorities, and drive design quality and timelines in a

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Civil Project Manager or similar experience in development or consulting roles.
• BS in Civil Engineering or related field is required.
• PA EIT license or PE license is required.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D for design and drafting.
• Strong knowledge of land development, grading, drainage, and utilities.
• Ability to read engineering plans and survey documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall project oversight with clear timelines and milestones.
• Coordinate with developers, consulting engineers, and internal teams to resolve design issues.
• Review and coordinate utility design plans for residential sites.
• Develop fit matrices for product placement and site planning.
• Oversee grading and site hold down plan creation, earthwork analysis.
• Review municipal ordinances and subdivision regulations for design criteria.
• Ensure survey base maps integration into designs.
• Use Civil 3D to support production workflows and drawings management.
• Lead cross-functional teams and drive design standards and process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

EIT/PE license

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Job description

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

MISSION: We create lasting relationships by earning the trust of those we serve. VISION: Be a major league player in minor league markets. CORE VALUES: * Helpful * Humble * Aware * Driven

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Civil Project Manager is responsible for overseeing land development engineering and surveying deliverables, including overall grading plans, site hold down plans, individual lot permit plans, and survey base maps. This role ensures projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with engineering standards, municipal requirements, and established project timelines. The position also provides technical support through the use of Autodesk Civil 3D, including grading design, earthwork analysis, and preparation of site development plans as needed. The Civil Project Manager collaborates closely with internal teams, developers, consulting engineers, and other stakeholders to support successful project execution and delivery.

HYBRID WORK ARRANGEMENT

A hybrid work schedule may be available for this position based on the requirements of the role and the qualifications and circumstances of the selected candidate. Any hybrid arrangement will be determined by the Company and is subject to business and operational needs. The Company reserves the right to modify or discontinue the hybrid arrangement, including the number of days worked remotely, as business needs or job responsibilities change.

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION

Harrisburg, PA; Mohnton, PA; or State College, PA

• The successful candidate may be based at any one of the Company’s three office locations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide overall project oversight to ensure clear timelines, milestones, and deliverables are established, communicated, and met.
• Coordinate regularly with developers, consulting engineers, and internal stakeholders to obtain plans, clarify project requirements, and resolve design and engineering issues.
• Review electrical and natural gas utility design plans to ensure proper coordination and placement within residential lots and site layouts.
• Develop and prepare fit matrices to support accurate product placement, lot fit analysis, and community planning decisions.
• Oversee and support the preparation of overall grading and site hold down plans for residential communities or project phases, including earthwork calculations and grading adjustments to achieve balanced site conditions.
• Oversee and support the preparation of residential plot plans, including home placement, finished floor elevations, lot grading design, earthwork analysis, and plan annotations.
• Review municipal ordinances, zoning requirements, and subdivision regulations to establish appropriate design criteria and ensure compliance.
• Ensure coordination of survey base maps and field data integration into design deliverables.
• Utilize Autodesk Civil 3D as needed to support production workflows, including alignments, profiles, surfaces, corridors, and drawing management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Surveying, Construction, and other departments to ensure alignment of design intent and field execution.
• Assist in managing cross-department process development, workflow improvements, and design standards.
• Provide responsive and professional support to internal teams and external stakeholders, maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Review and assist with design revisions, RFIs, and change requests impacting grading, layout, or site design.
• Ensure quality control of engineering and surveying deliverables for accuracy, consistency, and constructability.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/COMPETENCIES

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience as a Civil Project Manager, Civil Engineer, or similar role within a consulting firm, land developer, or homebuilder.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• PA Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong understanding of municipal approvals, land development processes, and NPDES permitting requirements.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D, including alignments, profiles, assemblies, corridors, surfaces, and drawing management.
• Strong background in grading design, earthwork analysis, and residential site development.
• Ability to interpret field survey data and integrate it into engineering and design workflows.
• In-depth knowledge of land development disciplines, including grading, drainage, utilities, erosion and sediment control, and residential construction practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, survey documents, subdivision plats, and residential architectural drawings.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead, coordinate, and support multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage evolving project requirements effectively.
• Strong commitment to quality, accountability, and continuous process improvement.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Regular, consistent work hours are required, with punctual attendance and minimal absences.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, as workload demands.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Primarily seated. At times, this position may require bending, squatting, kneeling, standing, walking, reaching, pushing and pulling. Occasionally, there may be lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Frequently, you must be able to read and comprehend, write effectively and professionally, perform minor calculations, orally communicate with all levels within the organization, reason and analyze data.