Project Manager - Civil Engineering

Giffels Webster; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

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

Parental Leave

Professional Development

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Giffels Webster is seeking a Project Manager to join our Detroit Headquarters, leading civil engineering projects for urban land development and revitalization efforts. You will coordinate with various client types and guide engineers and technicians toward successful outcomes.

Ideal candidates will independently manage multiple projects, ensure profitability, and maintain strong client relationships, with potential for hybrid work up to two days remotely and three days in the office.

Qualifications

• ABET accredited engineering degree or equivalent
• Minimum 6 years of professional engineering experience
• Experience with AutoCAD

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client coordination

Education

Engineering degree (ABET or equivalent)

6+ years of professional engineering experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Job description

Description

Giffels Webster has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Detroit Headquarters, working on several high-profile urban land development projects that are contributing to the revitalization of the City of Detroit.

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 6 years of professional engineering experience
• Must have experience in AutoCAD software

Preferred qualifications:

• PE licensure in Michigan (or seeking to obtain)
• Experience in Civil3D
• Experience with green infrastructure design and stormwater modeling in SWMM is preferred, but not required