Project Manager - Civil Engineering

Giffels Webster; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Giffels Webster in Birmingham, Michigan, is seeking a Project Manager to join our Oakland County office. You will lead municipal improvement projects, infrastructure design and project planning for municipal clients we represent, working directly with clients and guiding a team of engineers and technicians toward successful project completion.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to drive projects independently, coordinate with architects, developers and property owners, and manage

Qualifications

• Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of professional engineering experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD software and municipal projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of civil engineering services for municipal projects.
• Coordinate with managers of other disciplines.
• Manage project schedules and monthly invoices.
• QA/QC across projects.
• Lead staff and oversee workload.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client coordination

QA/QC

Education

ABET accredited engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

WaterCAD/WaterGems

Job description

Description

Giffels Webster has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Oakland County office located in Birmingham, Michigan. As a Project Manager you will work on municipal improvement projects, infrastructure design and project planning for the municipal clients we represent.

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work independently on various engineering projects and assist a wide variety of client types from architects, developers, property owners, real estate professionals, lawyers and municipalities. You will work directly with our clients, leading the team toward the successful completion of the project. You will work in a team environment, leading project engineers and technicians on a variety of tasks.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Successful delivery of civil engineering services


• Coordinating with managers of other disciplines


• Facilitates and manages the overall civil engineering services of a project


• QA/QC


• Leads staff and oversees their workload


• Coordinates design with other departments all while maintaining the client relationship


• Manage project schedules and prepare monthly invoices


• Ensure all aspects of our projects are properly completed and profitable

What we offer:

• Competitive Salaries


• Medical/Vision/Dental insurance


• Health Savings Accounts


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Life Insurance


• Short-term and long-term disability


• 401(k) with company match


• Paid time off: Vacation, Sick time, Holidays, Birthday


• Paid Parental Leave


• Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement Programs


• Employee Assistance Program


• Referral Bonus Program

In-person collaboration and mentoring are paramount to the success of this position. With experience and the approval of your supervisor, you could earn the ability to work a hybrid schedule, up to two days per week remotely and three days in the office.

About us:

Come join our flexible and dedicated team, which was voted one of the Top Workplaces to work for seven years in a row (2017-2023) by the Detroit Free Press and most recently a Best Places to Work by Crain's Detroit in 2024, 2025 and 2026.

Giffels Webster has a strong commitment to using multi-disciplinary approaches to making communities better. We are seeking team members who support context-sensitive solutions to project and client needs. If you are looking to put your skills to work with a highly motivated and highly qualified team, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• You have an engineering degree from an ABET accredited university or equivalent amount of applicable experience


• At least 5 years of professional engineering experience


• Must have experience in AutoCAD software


• Experience working with Municipal projects

Preferred qualifications:

• PE licensure in Michigan (or seeking to obtain)


• Experience in Civil3D


• Experience with water and sanitary design


• Experience in WaterCAD or WaterGems


• Experience working with MDOT Local Agency Programs