Project Manager | Project Engineer - Civil Site Development

Thomas & Hutton; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Top-tier health, dental, vision

401(k), generous PTO

Tuition assistance

T&H University mentoring

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton is seeking an experienced civil engineer to lead site development projects for diverse clients in the Southeast. You’ll design, manage scopes, schedules, and budgets while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and maintaining strong client relationships.

The role emphasizes technical design as well as project leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with company standards.

Qualifications

• Acquire and oversee civil site development designs.
• 5+ years of civil engineering design experience.
• Experience managing civil site development projects in a consulting environment.
• Strong client communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil site development projects for residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
• Prepare and oversee construction drawings for water, sewer, and storm drainage infrastructure.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets; ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Serve as a client contact and maintain strong communication throughout the lifecycle.
• Lead and support proposal preparation and fee development.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to support design development.
• Oversee engineering work and align with project goals and company standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and team members.
• Manage tasks to meet scope, schedule, and quality objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Project management

Time management

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Advance your civil engineering career where your work shapes communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll lead site development 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 enjoys both technical design and project leadership, this role is for you.

What you'll do

• Manage civil site development projects for residential, commercial, and industrial 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
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal multidisciplinary teams
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, maintaining strong communication throughout the project lifecycle
• Lead and support proposal preparation and fee development efforts
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to support design development and project execution
• Oversee engineering work and ensure alignment with project goals and company standards
• Support and mentor junior engineers and team members
• Manage tasks to meet scope, schedule, and quality objectives

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred
• 5+ years of experience in civil engineering design
• Experience producing site development plans for residential, commercial, and/or industrial projects
• Experience managing civil site development projects in a consulting environment
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, preferably Civil 3D
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client-facing focus
• Strong leadership abilities and experience working within project teams
• Understanding of business metrics for project success
• 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.