Project Manager

High Country Engineering, PC; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

High Country Engineering, PC seeks an experienced Civil Engineer to serve as Project Manager, overseeing civil design projects from concept through construction while ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence. The role includes mentoring staff and supporting business development efforts.

You will lead project teams, manage client relationships, and deliver high-quality engineering documents to meet deadlines and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is required.
• Proficiency in system design principles relevant to civil engineering projects.
• Experience with construction estimating techniques.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, and other relevant engineering software tools.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead teams effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with clients, contractors, and team members.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Detail-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Project Manager in developing and maintaining client relationships, project budgets, and schedules.
• Manage the technical and financial performance of assigned projects.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear, accurate, and timely communication.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and delivery of high-quality engineering documents and deliverables.
• Monitor project schedules and adjust resources as necessary to ensure on-time delivery.
• Identify opportunities for additional services with existing clients and assist with proposals for new work.
• Participate in professional organizations, conferences, and industry events to support business development.
• Mentor and develop staff through on-the-job training, performance feedback, and project reviews.
• Communicate regularly with the Senior Project Manager regarding project status, technical challenges, staffing needs, and financial performance.

Skills

Civil design principles

Construction estimating

Project management

Client communication

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

HCE is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to serve as a Project Manager. This role includes managing project scope, budgets, schedules, and client relationships, as well as mentoring staff and supporting business development efforts. The Project Manager will lead civil design projects from concept through construction while ensuring technical quality, financial performance, and client satisfaction.

DUTIES

• Assist the Senior Project Manager in developing and maintaining client relationships, project budgets, and schedules.
• Manage the technical and financial performance of assigned projects.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear, accurate, and timely communication.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and delivery of high-quality engineering documents and deliverables.
• Monitor project schedules and adjust resources as necessary to ensure on-time delivery.
• Identify opportunities for additional services with existing clients and assist with proposals for new work.
• Participate in professional organizations, conferences, and industry events to support business development.
• Mentor and develop staff through on-the-job training, performance feedback, and project reviews.
• Communicate regularly with the Senior Project Manager regarding project status, technical challenges, staffing needs, and financial performance.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in system design principles relevant to civil engineering projects.
• Experience with construction estimating techniques.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, and other relevant engineering software tools.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead teams effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with clients, contractors, and team members.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Detail-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills.