Senior Civil Engineer | Project Manager

Northern Impact; Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, Minneapolis (IL, WI, WI, MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer – Project Manager to lead diverse projects in civil site development, grading design, and stormwater management. This role emphasizes collaboration within a mentor-mentee culture, allowing professionals to grow by sharing expertise. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering and project management, with a strong focus on client relations. You'll be responsible for overseeing project planning, design, and execution while fostering positive relationships with clients and partners. If you're ready to take on new challenges and make an impact in civil engineering, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience with 5+ years in project management.
• Proficiency in civil engineering design software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple civil engineering projects and ensure timely deliverables.
• Develop marketing strategies and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relations

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroStation

GIS

Excel

Stormwater modeling software

Job description

Overview

National Award-Winning Engineering Firm is seeking a highly motivated Senior Civil Engineer – Project Manager. This position requires you to work with a growing civil engineering group on a diverse variety of projects. Project work currently includes civil site development for new and redevelopment sites, grading design, stormwater management (hydraulic and hydrologic design, certification, and permitting), and civil utility design.

The company has developed a mentor-mentee culture that allows them to share their experiences with one another, and in return, they can all grow personally and professionally. Where you have shortcomings, others in the company may have strengths. Keep that in mind as you read through our preferred additional qualifications below. We see value in anything you can bring to the table; even if it’s something other than what we have listed here.

Responsibilities

1. Working with management team to pursue new and exciting projects and clients.
2. Working with management team to develop marketing and business development strategies for the Civil Engineering group.
3. Working with management team to identify resources and skills necessary to properly support the Civil Engineering group’s objectives.
4. Proactively managing multiple civil engineering projects simultaneously and ensuring the timely submission of high quality and accurate deliverables. This will include contract management, project scheduling and budgeting, setting project priorities and properly allocating staff and other resources to meet the objectives, and leading meetings with management team and external partners.
5. Actively participating in the project planning and design process. This includes data gathering and field investigations, developing design/feasibility studies, plans, specifications, cost estimates and design reports.
6. Maintaining strong positive relationships with existing clients and partnerships and fostering new relationships.
7. Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. 10+ years of overall experience in the engineering field.
2. 5+ years of project management and client relation experience.
3. 5+ years of civil design experience.
4. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
5. Professional Engineer (PE) license in respective state (Wisconsin/Minnesota/Illinois) or willing to obtain.
6. The ability to solve complex problems, manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced multi-discipline environment, demonstrate professional and mature judgment under stressful circumstances, recognize potential project and design issues early and act quickly to properly resolve them, adapt to constantly changing client requests, project schedules, staff availability, and management expectations.
7. Good communication skills and a proven track record in successfully interacting with clients and collaborating with internal team members.
8. A valid driver's license with a good driving record.
9. Additional certifications relevant to your area(s) of expertise and interest (not required, but preferred).
10. Proficiency with software used in civil engineering design. This includes Civil 3D, MicroStation, GIS, Excel, and Stormwater modeling software such as SLAMM, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, C3D, etc. (not required, but preferred).
11. Marketing and business development (not required, but preferred).
12. Knowledge of basic construction management principles (not required, but preferred).
13. Knowledge of basic surveying principles (not required, but preferred).
14. Preparing and conducting presentations for clients and partners as well as for large audiences at conferences, training sessions, etc. (not required, but preferred).