Project Manager – Civil Site Development Engineer

Union County Chamber; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision, and life

401(k) and PTO

Tuition assistance

T&H University mentoring

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton is seeking an experienced civil engineer to lead residential site development projects in the Southeast, with a focus on client relationships and project delivery.

You will manage scopes, schedules, and budgets, develop construction drawings for water, sewer, and drainage, and mentor engineers and technicians while collaborating across disciplines. PE license and 6+ years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and PE license required.
• 6+ years of civil engineering design and project management experience.
• Experience with residential site design and client interaction.
• Strong knowledge of water, sewer, and storm drainage systems.
• Proven ability to manage scope, schedules, and budgets.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for client-facing work.
• Leadership experience supervising project teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client relations

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Mentoring

Problem solving

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.

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.

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