Precast Project Manager

LVI Associates; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Strong work-life balance

Professional growth

Ownership opportunities

Job summary

LVI Associates in New York is seeking a Project Manager to lead precast engineering projects from concept through completion, ensuring delivery, client satisfaction, and technical quality. You will own complex precast assignments, mentor engineers, and help expand client relationships within a collaborative, people-first culture that values innovation and growth.

This role offers hybrid work flexibility and clear opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in precast concrete design engineering.
• Experience with underground structures including utility vaults, manholes, drainage structures, and pump stations.
• Previous project management experience within the precast industry.
• PE license preferred or ability to obtain.
• Knowledge of ACI, ASCE, and AASHTO standards.
• Familiarity with IBC codes is a plus.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and RISA 3D.
• Strong client-facing, leadership, and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead precast engineering projects from planning and design through delivery and closeout.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, staffing, and client communication.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, consultants, and internal design teams.
• Prepare and review drawings, plans, specifications, and calculations.
• Perform QA/QC reviews and resolve technical design challenges.
• Support proposal development and business development initiatives.
• Mentor and develop junior engineering staff.
• Ensure projects meet applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements.

Skills

Project management

Client engagement

Leadership

Mentor engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA 3D

Job description

A growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Project Manager to lead precast engineering projects from concept through completion, ensuring excellence in project delivery, client service, and technical quality. This is an opportunity to take ownership of challenging precast projects while helping develop client relationships, mentor engineers, and drive continued growth.

You'll join a collaborative, people-first culture where your leadership and technical expertise will help deliver innovative precast solutions for a diverse range of infrastructure and utility-related projects.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Strong blend of project management, technical leadership, and client engagement
• Diverse and technically challenging project portfolio
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Hybrid work flexibility and strong work-life balance
• Clear opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Potential long-term leadership and ownership opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead precast engineering projects from planning and design through delivery and closeout
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, staffing, and client communication
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, consultants, and internal design teams
• Prepare and review drawings, plans, specifications, and calculations
• Perform QA/QC reviews and resolve technical design challenges
• Support proposal development and business development initiatives
• Mentor and develop junior engineering staff
• Ensure projects meet applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in precast concrete design engineering
• Experience with underground structures including utility vaults, manholes, drainage structures, and pump stations
• Previous project management experience within the precast industry
• PE license preferred or ability to obtain
• Knowledge of ACI, ASCE, and AASHTO standards
• Familiarity with IBC codes is a plus
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and RISA 3D
• Strong client-facing, leadership, and business development skills