Project Manager Engineer

George, Miles & Buhr, LLC (GMB); Seaford (DE); On-site; USD 93,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

George Miles & Buhr (GMB) seeks a Project Manager Engineer to lead and deliver municipal engineering projects from planning through close-out, mentoring a multidisciplinary team in Lewes, DE.

You will manage client relationships, budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure quality results and timely invoicing, collaborating with owners, engineers, designers, CAD staff, survey teams, and support personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering.
• 4–6+ years of project management experience in engineering.
• Strong knowledge of PM processes, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project tracking tools (Planner, Excel, Word).
• Proficiency, or the ability to develop proficiency, with water, sewer, and stormwater modeling programs.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• P.E. license preferred (or ability to sit for the exam).

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of assigned projects from initiation to close-out.
• Serve as the primary client contact and maintain strong client relationships.
• Assist clients in development of capital improvement plans and schedules.
• Coordinate internal teams and ensure quality control of deliverables.
• Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and project budgets.
• Monitor project progress and adjust resources as needed.
• Supervise and mentor engineers, designers, and CAD staff.
• Ensure timely invoicing and contract compliance.
• Participate in business development and promotional activities.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Leadership

Decision-making

Education

Civil/environmental engineering degree

Tools

Planner

Excel

Word

Water/Wastewater modeling

Job description

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Project Manager Engineer

Full Time Lewes, DE, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1114

Salary Range: $93,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually

About GMB

GMB is a premier, 85-person multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm headquartered in Salisbury, MD. For decades, we have partnered with municipalities, counties, and private clients across the Delmarva Peninsula and the Western Shore of Maryland to deliver critical infrastructure projects that protect public health and the environment.

At our size, you are never just a number—you are an influential project leader. We offer the technical scale and heavy-hitting municipal contract backlog of a large corporation, combined with the nimble decision-making, supportive culture, and work-life balance of a regional firm.

The Opportunity

Join a collaborative and well-respected team at George Miles & Buhr (GMB), where we design with purpose and lead with integrity. We’re looking for a skilled Project Manager to oversee and deliver high-impact A-E projects while mentoring a talented team of professionals. GMB is currently contracted to complete a significant number of municipal engineering projects for which an experienced Project Manager will assume an immediate leadership role.

As a Project Manager, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects. You’ll manage client relationships, budgets, schedules, and team performance to ensure successful outcomes. You will work closely with all staff levels ranging from GMB owners, client managers, licensed engineers (and architects), graduate engineers, designers, CAD drafters, survey teams, and support staff (accounting, human resources, marketing).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of assigned projects from initiation to close-out
• Serve as the primary client contact and maintain strong client relationships
• Assist clients in development of capital improvement plans and schedules
• Coordinate internal teams and ensure quality control of deliverables
• Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and project budgets
• Monitor project progress and adjust resources as needed
• Supervise and mentor engineers, designers, and CAD staff
• Ensure timely invoicing and contract compliance
• Participate in business development and promotional activities

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering
• 4 – 6+ years of project management experience in engineering
• Strong knowledge of project management processes, budgeting, and scheduling
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project tracking tools including Planner, Excel, Word, etc.
• Proficiency, or the ability to develop proficiency, with water, sewer, and stormwater modeling programs
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
• P.E. license preferred (or ability to sit for the exam)

What We Offer

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Health & Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Overtime
• Tuition Reimbursement & Paid Continuing Education
• Supportive, People-First Culture
• Defined Pathway for Professional Advancement

Why Join GMB?

• Work on diverse and meaningful infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with a talented and supportive team.
• Grow your career through mentorship and professional development.
• Make a tangible impact within our coastal communities.