Project Manager

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated in Orlando, FL seeks a Project Manager to lead our Site Civil team on diverse land development projects. You will manage client relationships, guide design teams, and ensure technical excellence from concept through construction.

Applicants should have a BS in Civil Engineering and Florida PE license, 8+ years in site civil or land development, and strong communication and budgeting skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required.
• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 8+ years of site civil/land development design and construction.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 Authorities 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.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Budgeting & scheduling

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

ICPR

Job description

Project Manager

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‑façing 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

• 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 Authorities 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 & Experience

• 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.

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 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.