Project Manager

Dewberry; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a motivated Project Manager to join our Site Civil team in Orlando, FL. This role involves leading multidisciplinary design teams on diverse civil projects in both public and private sectors, focusing on efficient engineering solutions.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience and a strong foundation in land development, with responsibilities including technical guidance, project management, and strong client relationship building.

A BS in Civil Engineering and Florida PE License are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in site civil or land development design and construction.
• Strong working knowledge of stormwater, drainage, and utility modeling.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to project teams and reviewers.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams through all phases of project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance on utility and drainage modeling.
• Manage projects from concept through construction completion.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Technical guidance

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Florida Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

ICPR

Job description

Job Description

At Dewberry, we are committed to delivering excellence—through our people, our projects, and our purpose. We are seeking a motivated Project Manager to join our Site Civil team in Orlando, FL. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who has a strong foundation in land development and is ready to expand their leadership, project management, and client-facing skills in a collaborative environment.

You will play a key role on diverse site / civil projects across the public and private sectors, helping clients solve complex challenges through thoughtful, high-quality engineering solutions.

Typical projects include site civil design for residential, energy, commercial, higher education, and industrial developments, offering ongoing exposure to technically diverse and challenging work.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams through all phases of project delivery, including stormwater management, grading, and utility design.
• Provide technical guidance on utility and drainage modeling, ensuring practical, efficient, and constructible solutions.
• Review and oversee engineering calculations, reports, and design documentation, upholding Dewberry’s high standards of quality.
• Permit projects through local Authority’s Having Jurisdiction and the State Water Management Districts.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, supporting business development and marketing efforts for new and expanded services.
• Prepare project scopes, schedules, and fee proposals, with accountability for budgets and delivery.
• Manage projects from concept through construction completion, coordinating with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Participate in field meetings and provide support during construction.
• Mentor and support staff development, sharing technical expertise and reinforcing a collaborative team culture.

Required Skills & Required Experience

What You Bring

• BS in Civil Engineering required
• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 8+ years of experience in site civil or land development design and construction
• Strong working knowledge of stormwater, drainage, and utility modeling
• Experience in higher education and/or energy projects is a plus
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to project teams and reviewers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively work and interact with clients, maintain project budgets and schedules
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment in the office.
• Advanced ability with AutoCAD or MicroStation and Microsoft Office
• Advanced experience with WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, and ICPR

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

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