Project Manager Civil Engineering

Mattern & Craig; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plans with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Roanoke is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee civil, utility, and land development projects. This role offers numerous benefits including comprehensive health insurance and an employee-owned culture. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of project management experience and a BSCE from an accredited program. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. Interested individuals should email their resume for this excellent opportunity to join a thriving team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management and client services.
• VA Registered PE or licensure in an adjacent state.
• Knowledge of local design standards and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple design projects and develop schedules and budgets.
• Supervise design team members and ensure quality assurance.
• Coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Civil engineering practices

Design plan preparation

Client and project development

Excellent communication skills

Team leadership

Education

BSCE from ABET accredited engineering program

Tools

Industry standard software

Job description

Mattern & Craig, is looking for a motivated individual for a leadership position in our Civil Division. The focus of the position is managing civil, utility, stormwater, land development and related projects. This is a Senior Project Manager – Civil Engineering position in our Roanoke office.

Are you ready to take ownership of your future? At Mattern & Craig, we’re not just hiring a Project Manager — we’re inviting you to become a key part of an employee-owned firm where your voice matters and your contributions directly shape the company’s success.

As a Project Manager in our Civil Engineering division, you’ll step into a leadership role that offers:

• Real influence over projects and outcomes.
• Clear paths for advancement in a company where growth is tied to your initiative.
• A tight-knit team environment with the agility to take on exciting, impactful work.

What Makes Mattern & Craig Different?

Employee Ownership: You’re not just working for a company — you’re helping lead it. Our employee-owners share in the firm’s financial success and help shape its direction.

Small Firm Culture, Big Firm Capability: Enjoy the flexibility and camaraderie of a small team, backed by the resources and expertise to tackle complex projects.

Supportive Benefits: We invest in your well-being with comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, and generous paid time off.

The successful candidate will manage multiple design projects; develop project schedules and budgets; supervise design team members and provide quality assurance for meeting design criteria and regulatory requirements.

• Applicants must be proficient with civil engineering practices and methodology and have working knowledge of design plan preparation and review using industry standard software.
• Experience with local government, utility, and land development projects is highly desired but equivalent experience in other related fields will be considered. Familiarity with asset management and data analytics technology for utilities and local governments is desirable.
• Previous client and project development experience, excellent communication skills and a willingness to lead a team is highly valued.
• Additionally, the role will require assisting in the development of Statements of Qualifications (SOQ), technical proposals and presentations; and coordinating with clients, sub-consultants, government, regulatory and funding agencies.

Company Culture & Structure:

• Employee-owned firm: Employees have a direct stake in the company’s success and future.

Small firm atmosphere with large firm capabilities.

Agile team environment with exciting project opportunities.

• Company paid Health, dental, vision, Life & Disability insurance
• Retirement savings plans with company match
• 9 Holidays & Paid time off

Experience:

• Experience with municipalities, utilities, land development, and related agencies is a plus. VA Registered PE or licensure in an adjacent state and the ability to obtain licensure in Virginia within 6 months is required
• BSCE from ABET accredited engineering program, MS or higher degree is certainly desirable
• Excellent engineering design and communication skills
• Minimum of 10+ yrs experience in project management and client services
• Knowledge of local design standards and regulatory agencies is a plus

If you’re interested in an excellent opportunity to join a winning team, we would love to hear from you! Please e-mail resume to [e-mail].