Municipal/Civil Project Manager

OHM Advisors; Indiana; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Profit sharing

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Association membership

Volunteer leave

Life insurance

Disability

Job summary

OHM Advisors is seeking a civil engineering project manager to lead diverse projects across architecture, engineering, planning, and surveying disciplines. You will drive project planning, client collaboration, and successful outcomes from scope through closeout.

Responsibilities include guiding design and permitting, coordinating production teams, and mentoring junior engineers. A PE license in IN or KY is preferred, with strong communication and a passion for community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Site Civil or Municipal Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Kentucky or Indiana, or ability to obtain licensure within 120 days.
• Training or experience in PMI/PSMJ methodologies.
• Extensive design experience: grading, water/main lines, sewers, roadways, stormwater.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of diverse projects; define outcomes and milestones.
• Coordinate design, permits, RFIs, site visits, and progress meetings; manage budgets and invoicing.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Civil Engineering

Communication Skills

Civil 3D

HydroCAD

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Job description

Come work for OHM Advisors, the Community Advancement firm. With the singular mission of Advancing Communities , our diverse, 800+ member team works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering. We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward- advancing the whole community today and well into the future.

Your Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead the successful planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of diverse projects. Collaborate with clients to define desired outcomes, project metrics, and success criteria. Develop project proposals, including scope definition, work breakdown structures, and schedules with key milestones. Oversee the design process, mitigate project risks, ensure quality assurance, and manage workflow to meet deadlines. Facilitate the timely acquisition of permits and entitlements within OHM's scope of work. Support the bidding process, respond to RFIs during construction, conduct site visits, and participate in construction progress meetings. Manage project budgets, monitor invoicing, and ensure smooth project closeout processes. Maintain strong client satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and meeting client expectations.
• Team Management & Coordination: Oversee the preparation of design plans, including layouts, utility services/extensions, grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion control, and construction details. Manage and coordinate project production teams across multiple projects, ensuring resource optimization and technical excellence. Mentor and guide junior engineers by providing technical training and career development opportunities. Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development teams to develop proposals, marketing materials, and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Site Civil Engineering or Municipal Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Kentucky or Indiana, or the ability to obtain licensure within 120 days.
• Training or equivalent experience in PSMJ or Project Management Institute (PMI) methodologies.
• Extensive design experience, including grading, water mainlines, sanitary sewers, roadways, storm sewers, green infrastructure, and stormwater management.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly.
• Proven team leadership skills for coordinating both internal and external team members.
• Passionate about community impact and professional growth; eager to mentor others and advance within the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a proactive attitude, ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and self-manage effectively.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, HydroCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid professional association membership
• Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement
• Volunteer Service Leave
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Options
• Career Advancement & Enrichment Programs: Voluntary Wellness Program OHM Grad School OHM University

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