Project Manager - Civil Design

Infrastructure Engineering Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and bonus opportunities

Flexible work schedule

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time-off leave

Six-week parental leave

Paid holidays

Life insurance

401(k) program with employer match

Profit sharing

Employee assistance program

Opportunities for professional development

Philanthropic outreach and volunteering

Job summary

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. in Detroit is seeking a Project Manager – Civil Design, responsible for overseeing diverse infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate must hold a PE license and have at least 10 years of experience in construction or infrastructure design.

The role includes managing project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful project delivery. The position offers a highly competitive salary and various benefits including flexible scheduling and parental leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on design work in construction or infrastructure projects.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct value engineering reviews for project cost and quality.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders including airport authorities.
• Oversee design and construction phases of projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

AutoCAD proficiency

MicroStation proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

About the Role

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI) Detroit office is seeking a Project Manager – Civil Design (PE license required). This role focuses on diverse infrastructure and airport development projects, ensuring successful completion within scope, timeline, and budget while adhering to industry best practices in quality and safety.

Ingenuity!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct value engineering reviews to achieve an optimal balance between cost and quality.
• Draft, review, and validate change orders, managing risks and ensuring alignment among all involved parties.
• Facilitate communication among various stakeholders, including airport authorities, construction teams, and third‑party consultants.
• Host regular project progress meetings to provide clear status updates and proactively identify potential issues that could affect project deliverables.
• Implement and oversee asset life‑cycle management strategies to ensure long‑term operational efficiency and compliance with industry standards.
• Manage the design phase, ensuring engineering consultants deliver per contractual agreements.
• Oversee the construction phase, tracking timelines, milestones, and budgets while preparing regular status reports for the client.
• Review and validate engineering designs to comply with established standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of hands‑on design work in construction or infrastructure projects (preferably airport or other infrastructure projects).
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills substantiated by a track record of successful project delivery.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and other drafting programs.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Benefits and Perks

• Highly competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time‑off leave.
• Six‑week parental leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Life insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability program.
• 401(k) program with employer match.
• Profit sharing.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee appreciation program.
• IEI University and professional development program.
• Opportunities for philanthropic outreach and volunteering.

Physical Demands

The physical demands include frequent sitting and talking or hearing, occasional standing, walking, and the use of hands to feel or manipulate objects. The employee may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The employee may occasionally work outdoors in various weather conditions for extended periods. Noise levels are moderate in the office and loud on construction sites, requiring hearing protection when necessary.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Infrastructure Engineering, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and full inclusion for individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request in accordance with applicable laws. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; we do not sponsor immigration visas.