Civil Project Manager 03944 LBYD

North Wind Group; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

North Wind Group is seeking a Civil Project Manager to oversee construction projects and deliver them within budget and on time. The successful candidate will manage client relationships, project scopes, and team coordination while mentoring staff and ensuring quality control.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and have a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. This role involves both office work and some travel to job sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in project management.
• Licensed to practice Civil Engineering.
• Experience preparing design calculations and documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scheduling, budgeting, and design.
• Coordinate with clients to prepare proposals.
• Review designs for accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Project management

Civil design software

Quality control

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Job description

Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Title: Civil Project Manager
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: Yes (0-25%)

Position Purpose

A Project Manager (PM) is an experienced licensed engineer who defines projects, develops tasks, coordinates and monitors work, and delivers final products on time and within budget. The PM manages quality, scope, client service, billing, and project profitability. Responsibilities include proposal preparation, team selection, design decision-making, client relationship management, contract change approval, and fee collection.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with client and stakeholders to prepare scopes of services and fee proposals for approval by a Principal, Associate Principal or Associate.
• Provide scheduling, budgeting, design scope, quality control and supervision of Project Engineers, Design Engineers and Engineering Technicians during planning, design and construction.
• Review scope of services and deliverables, develop task lists and schedules, obtain payment for work outside contract scope, review invoices, and verify client status reports.
• Prepare written work requests and RFPs for subconsultants, determining necessary information and overseeing delivery.
• Manage schedule and flow of information among the design team and subconsultants; review received data for completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate research of county records and other public sources; review and approve preliminary and development designs; identify potential design problems and coordinate solutions.
• Review final design drawings for completeness and accuracy; perform backchecks, provide final review, use corporate quality control tools, and respond to construction-related problems.
• Mentor and provide direct assistance to new employees; review timesheets; review weekly schedule and budget status with team members; prepare weekly schedule for Design Engineers and Engineers.
• Provide accurate time accounting with descriptions; track key performance elements; report to Supervisor.
• Innovate and develop new ways to improve efficiency.
• Develop a steady pipeline of opportunities through business development with external community members; participate in community events to raise brand awareness.
• Assist in recruitment and retention of engineering roles.
• Work with functional departments to fulfill corporate needs.
• Perform other duties assigned by a Principal or Associate.
• Travel periodically to project meetings and construction sites (day trips or overnight trips, occasionally longer).

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in client maintenance and develop new client relationships.
• Participate in marketing and business development activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience; 5 years preferred.
• Licensed to practice Civil Engineering, with ability to obtain licensing in additional states.
• Experience preparing design calculations and documents (plans and specifications).

Skills and Abilities

• Delegate tasks effectively.
• Design all components of a project.
• Manage projects from inception to completion.
• Lead project design and ensure completeness.
• Prioritize tasks and manage time for self and team.
• Prepare calculations and reports that clearly express requirements.
• Proficient with civil design software (AutoCAD, Civil3D, stormwater design programs).
• Proficient with spreadsheets, word processing, and standard office software.
• Excellent planning and organization skills.
• Strong verbal communication and technical writing skills.
• Effective communication with internal and external project team members, stakeholders, government agencies, and community members.
• Good listening and following directions.
• Self‑motivated and process‑driven.
• Critical thinking.
• Can Do attitude.
• Adapt to changes.
• Knowledge of engineering design principles and methods.
• Knowledge of construction and constructability practices.

Special Requirements

Meet the ethical obligations associated with Professional Engineering licensure.

Physical Demands

Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.

Working Environment

Work generally conducted indoors in an office setting with occasional travel to project sites.

Reasonable Accommodation

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis. If an individual with a disability requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or needs an alternative method for applying, please contact our Helpline at +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form.

Equal Employment Opportunity

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of Citizenship

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Security Clearance

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher U.S. Government Clearance.