Civil Project Manager (Residential)

CME Associates; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance w/ benefits

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) in Columbus is seeking a Civil Project Manager (Residential) to lead civil design for large residential developments.

You will oversee master planning, lot layouts, road networks, open space, and stormwater management, while coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and clients. Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree, a PE license (Ohio preferred) and 8+ years in civil site development, with at least 2 years in residential projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
• PE license is preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design for large residential developments (master planning, lot layout, roads, open space).
• Oversee grading/earthwork, sanitary/storm/water design, and detention/retention systems.
• Manage scope, schedule, resources and budget; ensure quality control and adherence to standards.
• Prepare drawings, reports and permitting packages; coordinate with teams and clients.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relations

Residential development

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Project

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 (Residential) to assist with our projects in Columbus!

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Manage comprehensive civil engineering design for large residential developments, including: Master planning, lot layout, road networks, open-space design
• Grading and earthwork balancing
• Sanitary, storm, and water utility design
• Stormwater management and detention/retention systems
• Lead project planning including scope, schedule, resourcing, and budget management.
• Oversee preparation of construction drawings, engineering reports, and permitting packages.
• Ensure quality control and adherence to local and MSG standards as well as client expectations.

Client Engagement & Business Development

• Serve as primary client contact for residential developers, builders, and landowners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional and national homebuilders.
• Present project deliverables to clients, regulatory agencies, and municipal authorities.
• Participate in proposal preparation, project interviews, and business development initiatives.

Regulatory & Permitting Coordination

• Manage permitting and reviews with municipalities, local review agencies, and Ohio EPA.
• Navigate zoning, entitlement processes, and early-stage land planning requirements.
• Address comments from reviewing agencies and coordinate revisions with internal teams.

Construction Support

• Oversee construction-phase services including:
• Site visits
• Responding to RFIs
• Reviewing change orders
• Coordinating with contractors and field staff
• Assist clients and contractors with resolving design or field issues to keep projects moving.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Direct and mentor a team of engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary support from environmental, transportation, survey, construction and geotechnical groups.
• Promote a collaborative, growth-focused team culture

Required

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferably in Ohio, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 8+ years of civil site development experience, with at least 2 years focused on residential land development.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D (alignments, corridors, grading, profiles, pipe networks).
• Demonstrated experience managing clients, projects, budgets, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of local development codes, stormwater regulations, and residential design standards.

Preferred

• Experience with large, multi-phase residential communities or master-planned developments.
• Familiarity with Columbus-area permitting agencies and development processes.
• Strong understanding of hydrologic/hydraulic modeling and stormwater best practices.
• Experience in mentoring staff and leading internal design teams.

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.