Project Manager - Civil Engineering

Burkhardt Engineering; Germantown (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Parental leave

Catered lunches

Flexible hours

License dues covered

Continuing education support

Job summary

Burkhardt Engineering seeks a Project Manager or Project Team Leader to guide civil engineers and designers through planning, execution, and delivery of public-facing projects. You will prepare proposals, manage budgets, coordinate with authorities, lead client meetings, and mentor staff while ensuring quality and contract compliance.

This role requires a PE license, 10+ years in civil engineering and proven leadership; Autodesk Civil 3D experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• At least 10 years civil engineering experience, including ≥3 years in a project management role with direct reports.
• Professional Licensure (P.E. required).
• Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D (preferred) and proficiency in Microsoft 365 products.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proactive and engaging with a strong attention to detail.
• Servant leadership approach to management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full project lifecycle from initiation through closeout.
• Prepare project work plans and manage schedules and team workloads.
• Provide design direction and assist with design/production to meet deadlines.
• Lead communications with authorities having jurisdiction and conduct pre-application meetings.
• Review designs and seal documents as needed.
• Ensure Burkhardt standards for quality and code compliance.
• Lead project meetings and client presentations for approvals.
• Prepare proposals, contracts, change orders, and client invoices.
• Review budgets and take corrective actions as needed.
• Mitigate scope creep and ensure contract conformance.
• Coordinate with internal/external team members and manage subconsultants.
• Train, mentor, and develop team members.
• Maintain strong client relationships and identify new opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Mentoring/team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Licensure (P.E.)

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Microsoft 365

Job description

Burkhardt is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager or Project Team Leader to join our civil engineering and site development team. Project Team Leaders are responsible for leading a team of civil engineers, designers, and other technical staff to successfully plan, execute, and deliver high-quality projects while ensuring client satisfaction and project success.

This is a client and public facing role that includes preparing proposals and negotiating fees, ensuring quality control, managing subconsultants, invoicing, interfacing with authorities having jurisdiction and fostering strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full project lifecycle, from initiation through project closeout.
• Prepare project work plans and manage schedules and team workloads.
• Provide design direction to the team, and when necessary, assist the team with design and plan production to meet deadlines.
• Lead research and communication with authorities having jurisdiction, including: project introductions and pre-application meetings, code requirements and permit processes, and suitability of design approach.
• Review designs, drawings, calculations, and reports prepared by your team and seal documents as needed.
• Ensure Burkhardt standards for quality are being met, review plans for clarity and code compliance, evaluate constructability and optimize value.
• Lead project meetings and deliver presentations at client meetings, planning commission hearings, and council or commissioner meetings as required to obtain project approvals.
• Prepare proposals and contracts, change orders, and client invoices.
• Review in-progress project budgets and take corrective actions as needed.
• Proactively identify project challenges, mitigate scope creep and ensure contract conformance.
• Coordinate work with internal and external project team members and manage subconsultants.
• Train, mentor, and develop team members.
• Maintain strong client relationships by routinely engaging with clients to discuss current and upcoming projects, identify new opportunities, and gather feedback to continuously improve service and performance.

Education / Skills / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of civil engineering experience, including at least three (3) years in a project management role with direct reports.
• Professional Licensure (P.E. required).
• Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D (preferred) and proficiency in Microsoft 365 products.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proactive and engaging with a strong attention to detail.
• Servant leadership approach to management.

About Burkhardt

Burkhardt Engineering Company, founded in 1999, provides land surveying, civil engineering and site development design services to owners, operators, real estate professionals, architects and developers stretching across various sectors including: commercial, mixed use, healthcare, national retail, residential, educational, civic, municipal, and industrial markets.

Our growing, 20-person team focuses on providing exceptional service to our clients by thinking like owners, communicating promptly and clearly, maintaining transparency, and approaching everything with the utmost integrity and a generous spirit.

• Competitive Compensation and Quarterly Profit-Sharing Program.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - with minimum 3% company contribution.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Parental Leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
• Catered Lunches and Free Snacks and Drinks.
• Flexible Work Hours and a Casual Work Environment.
• Employer-Paid Professional License Dues
• Employer-Paid Continuing Education and Professional Development Support.