Project Manager - Site Design

Olsson; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) match

Wellness program

Bonus system

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Lead Project Manager for site design and development projects across mixed-use, commercial, and residential land development. You will lead project teams, develop scopes, schedules, and budgets, and ensure successful, high-quality delivery on complex programs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, PE license, and 8+ years of site design experience, including AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 8+ years of experience in site design and development.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Develops project scopes, schedules, and budgets and tracks progress.
• Manages complex contract negotiations.
• Leads execution of project plans and coordinates internal resources.
• Monitors progress to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Manages change requests and risk to minimize financial impact.
• Ensures high-quality technical reviews and conformance to contracts.
• Maintains client relationships and pursues future work.
• Mentors staff on project management best practices.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication

Team leadership

Site design

AutoCAD Civil 3D

PE license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description

Olsson provides multidisciplinary, preliminary, and construction design services for mixed‑use, commercial, and residential land development projects, along with industrial, sports, schools, and other site development types. The project manager role serves as a lead project manager for the team, ensuring successful project deliverables and completion for complex and high‑priority projects that may span across multiple teams. This position provides project management direction to the team and ensures quality execution of key projects that provide purposeful, high‑quality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design needs.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Develops project scopes, schedules, and budgets and tracks progress to manage the financial success of projects and ensure timely completion.
• Manages complex contract negotiations.
• Leads the execution of project plans by assembling and managing project teams, coordinating availability of internal resources, and assigning individual responsibilities ensuring technical skills, capabilities, and expertise align with project objectives.
• Monitors progress and measures project performance, ensuring deliverables fall within established scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manages change requests, executes risk management techniques, and implements strategies to minimize negative financial impact to the project.
• Coordinates detailed reviews of technical work to ensure high‑quality work is being performed and the terms, conditions, and specifications outlined in the project contract are being fulfilled.
• Maintains an ongoing positive relationship with clients and focuses on exceptional client service to secure future work.
• Documents all project deliverables and maintains comprehensive records including correspondence, design plans, and other project related files.
• Mentors staff within the team on project management best practices utilizing Olsson Project Management programs and other project support services resources.

Olsson currently has growth opportunities for our Site Design group. This role offers flexible work options, including remote and hybrid opportunities, to accommodate diverse working preferences and promote work‑life balance. Candidates can work hybrid schedules, work remotely, or work out of any Olsson office location in these regions/areas.

Applicants should have the ability to travel for in‑office activities, client and site visits as needed.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Using your talents to positively affect communities

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Project management experience including scope, schedule, and budget control
• 8+ years of experience in site design and development
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee‑owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.