Senior Civil Engineer Project Manager - Storm Water Design

Connexa Recruitment; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexa Recruitment seeks a Senior Civil Project Manager - Storm Water Design in Orlando to lead complex civil projects from design and permitting through construction.

The role requires 15+ years in AEC/project management, extensive stormwater design and permitting experience, and leadership of multidisciplinary teams, with PMP and Florida PE desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 15+ years in AEC or project management.
• Extensive stormwater design and permitting experience per FDOT rules.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams and client relationships.
• PMP certification and Florida PE license desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex civil projects from design through construction.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, resources, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure stormwater design, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Review proposals, contracts, and project documentation.
• Support business development and client retention.

Skills

Project management

Stormwater design

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Client relations

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

StormWise (ICPR4)

WaterCAD

StormCAD

Job description

Job Overview

An established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Project Manager - Storm Water Design to lead complex civil engineering projects from design and permitting through construction. This client-facing role combines project management, technical coordination, team leadership, and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects, overseeing budgets, schedules, resources, and quality standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams throughout design, permitting, and construction.
• Maintain strong client relationships and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Oversee stormwater design, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Review proposals, contracts, and project documentation.
• Implement quality control procedures and resolve project-related challenges.
• Support business development, client retention, and new business opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the AEC industry or project management.
• Extensive stormwater design and permitting experience, including local and state regulations and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) requirements.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams, complex projects, and client relationships.
• PMP certification and Florida Professional Engineer (PE) licence are highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of StormWise (ICPR4), Civil 3D, WaterCAD, and StormCAD.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, communication, commercial awareness, and organisational skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality projects and developing long-term client relationships.