Project Manager - Civil Engineering

Giffels-Webster Engineers, Inc.; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short-term & Long-term Disability

401(k) with company match

Paid time off: Vacation, Sick time,/H,

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development & Tuition Reh

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Giffels Webster, headquartered in Detroit, is seeking a Project Manager to lead civil engineering projects and manage diverse client types including architects, developers, property owners, and municipalities. You will guide project engineers and technicians, ensuring successful delivery and profitability while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role emphasizes independent work, collaboration, and potential hybrid work arrangements with in-person mentorship and team collaboration at

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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 communication

Independent work

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

SWMM

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 and 2025.

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