Civil-Site Project Leader CM

GAI Consultants Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

401(k) & tuition

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. in Albany or White Plains, NY is seeking a Civil Site Development Project Manager (PE) to lead land development and infrastructure projects from concept through municipal approval and construction.

You will manage clients, schedules, staff, subconsultants, and QA/QC, navigate zoning and SEQRA permitting, prepare scopes and fees, and mentor engineers and technicians. This is a client-facing, full-time role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree required.
• New York State PE license required.
• 7+ years of similar experience.
• Knowledge of excavation, pavement, and utility construction methods.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage clients, schedules, staff, subconsultants, and QA/QC.
• Navigate zoning, SEQRA, and state and federal permitting.
• Prepare proposal scopes and fees, invoices, and budgets.
• Mentor and supervise engineers and technicians.
• Support occasional field visits and construction phase services.

Skills

Client management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

ABET-accredited civil engineering degree

New York State PE license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydrologic & hydraulic modeling

Job description

Civil Site Development Project Manager (PE)

Albany or White Plains, NY Full-time

Lead the site projects that shape New York communities, from first concept to municipal approval to construction. Join Creighton Manning, a GAI Consultants company, as a client-facing Project Manager leading land development and infrastructure work.

Your Projects

Guide site development projects from start to finish, including site layout, grading, utilities, and stormwater design, and represent clients before municipal land-use boards. You will lead your own projects and team, with room to grow your client base and leadership role.

What You Will Do

• Manage clients, schedules, staff, subconsultants, and QA/QC
• Navigate zoning, SEQRA, and state and federal permitting
• Prepare proposal scopes and fees, invoices, and budgets
• Mentor and supervise engineers and technicians
• Support occasional field visits and construction phase services

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (ABET accredited)
• New York State PE license
• 7+ years of similar experience
• Knowledge of excavation, pavement, and utility construction methods
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Hydrologic and hydraulic stormwater modeling
• LEED, CPESC, or CPSWQ certification

Pay

Albany: $45 to $60 per hour White Plains: $49 to $72 per hour Based on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and a floating holiday
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and certification support

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