Project Manager – Civil Site Development

Thomas & Hutton; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Condensed work schedule

Quality health, dental, vision, and Rx

401(k), generous PTO, holidays, andtu​

Tuition assistance

Thomas & Hutton University mentoring

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton seeks a Senior Civil Engineer in Savannah, GA to lead civil site development for residential and private-sector projects. You’ll mentor engineers, manage scopes and budgets, and drive client-focused design efforts.

Required: 6+ years in civil engineering, PE license, and strong AutoCAD/Civil 3D skills. On-site leadership and business development are key parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 6+ years of civil engineering design and project management experience.
• Experience with residential site design for private clients.
• Strong understanding of water, sewer, and storm drainage systems.
• Experience managing scope, schedules, and budgets.
• Autodesk AutoCAD and Civil 3D proficiency expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil site development projects for residential/private clients.
• Prepare and oversee construction drawings for water, sewer, and drainage.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets; ensure delivery.
• Lead proposal preparation and fee development.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Visit client offices and project sites to support execution and business development.
• Supervise project teams and interface with other disciplines.
• Monitor progress using project tracking tools and financial metrics.
• Communicate status, risks, and solutions effectively.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relations

Business development

Mentoring

Communication

Budget management

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Advance your civil engineering career where your work shapes residential communities and site development projects across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll lead impactful projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and build strong client relationships within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you’re an experienced engineer who thrives in a client-focused, project leadership role, this position is for you.

What You'll Do

• Manage one or multiple civil site development projects for residential and private sector clients
• Prepare and oversee the development of construction drawings for water, sewer, and storm drainage infrastructure
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets, and ensure successful project delivery
• Lead proposal preparation and fee development efforts
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal multidisciplinary teams
• Visit client offices and project sites to support project execution and business development
• Oversee engineering work and interface with other disciplines as needed
• Monitor project progress using accounting and project tracking tools
• Supervise and mentor engineers and technicians as part of project teams
• Communicate project status, risks, and solutions effectively

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 6+ years of experience in civil engineering design and project management
• Experience producing residential site design plans and working with residential clients
• Strong understanding of civil site design, including water, sewer, and storm drainage systems
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, and budgets
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, preferably Civil 3D
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client-focused approach
• Demonstrated business development skills
• Strong leadership abilities with experience supervising project teams
• Understanding of business financial metrics and project performance tracking
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and appropriately prioritize workflow
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

Why Thomas & Hutton?

• Competitive salary plus performance bonus
• Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
• Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance
• Thomas & Hutton University and hands‑on Civil 3D mentoring to advance your career

Schedule

On-site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

At Thomas & Hutton, our mission of "Building Relationships and Solutions for Success" shapes how we serve our clients, strengthen our communities, and invest in our team. As a private employee‑owned firm consistently recognized as a Top Workplace and recipient of PSMJ's Build a Better World Award, we're known not only for exceptional projects but for how we treat people and our communities.

When you join Thomas & Hutton, you'll discover a career with real purpose. We equip you with cutting‑edge tools, technology, and software to work efficiently and excel. Our career development programs, including PaTHways and T&H University, combine with approachable leadership and a collaborative environment to support your professional growth at every stage. Pair that with industry‑leading benefits, genuine work‑life balance, and meaningful opportunities to give back through T&H Helping Hands, and it's clear why so many professionals choose to grow their careers here.

Learn more at www.thomasandhutton.com

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug‑Free Workplace and an E‑Verify participant.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.