Lead Municipal Site Design Project Manager – Hybrid

Olsson; Kearney (NE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Bonus program

Health care, vision, dental, PTO

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a seasoned Project Manager in the Site Design group to lead complex land development projects across Nebraska. You’ll guide scopes, schedules, and budgets, coordinate inside teams, and ensure quality delivery while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires a PE or Landscape Architect license, 8+ years of site design experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D; hybrid work options are available to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Landscape Architecture is required.
• 8+ years of experience in site design and development.
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE) or Landscape Architect.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Project management experience including scope, schedule, and budget control.

Responsibilities

• Develops project scopes, schedules, and budgets and tracks progress to manage the financial success of projects and ensure timely completion.
• Manages complex contract negotiations.
• Leads the execution of project plans by assembling and managing project teams, coordinating availability of internal resources, and assigning individual responsibilities ensuring technical skills, capabilities, and expertise align with project objectives.
• Monitors progress and measures project performance, ensuring deliverables fall within established scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manages change requests, executes risk management techniques, and implements strategies to minimize negative financial impact to the project.
• Coordinates detailed reviews of technical work to ensure high-quality work is being performed and the terms, conditions, and specifications outlined in the project contract are being fulfilled.
• Maintains an ongoing positive relationship with clients and focuses on exceptional client service to secure future work.
• Documents all project deliverables and maintains comprehensive records including correspondence, design plans, and other project related files.
• Mentors staff within the team on project management best practices utilizing Olsson Project Management programs and other project support services resources.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Olsson is seeking a seasoned Project Manager in the Site Design group to lead complex land development projects across Nebraska. You’ll guide scopes, schedules, and budgets, coordinate inside teams, and ensure quality delivery while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires a PE or Landscape Architect license, 8+ years of site design experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D; hybrid work options are available to support work-life balance.