Senior Civil Project Manager — Flexible Hours & Growth

Nitsch-Engineering; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unmatched flexible working model

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401k match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Nitsch Engineering in Richmond, VA is seeking a Civil Project Manager to lead complex civil projects, manage client relationships, and help grow the firm’s presence in the Virginia market. You will direct design and construction activities, mentor teams, and collaborate with discipline leaders to deliver quality, on-time solutions.

The role emphasizes leadership, client service, and technical excellence in land development and sustainable site design, with an employee-owned culture and flexible

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent
• Licensed Professional Engineer in at least one state
• Minimum 10 years of related experience
• Knowledge of permitting guidelines (state/local/federal)
• Experience with land development and stormwater/site design
• Extensive use of AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Construction administration experience
• HydroCAD knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the design documentation process from concept to delivery with QA/QC of design documents.
• Guide project teams with technical expertise and mentor developing professionals.
• Manage multiple projects from kickoff to completion, aligning scope, schedule, and budget.
• Build trusted client relationships as the primary project contact.
• Coordinate with discipline leaders to align priorities and deliver integrated solutions.
• Assemble high-performing project teams and ensure profitability and growth.
• Maintain proactive client communication, expectations, and timely decisions.
• Support construction-phase services and ensure design intent is carried through.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Business development

Contract negotiations

Team mentoring

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Job description

Nitsch Engineering in Richmond, VA is seeking a Civil Project Manager to lead complex civil projects, manage client relationships, and help grow the firm’s presence in the Virginia market. You will direct design and construction activities, mentor teams, and collaborate with discipline leaders to deliver quality, on-time solutions.

The role emphasizes leadership, client service, and technical excellence in land development and sustainable site design, with an employee-owned culture and flexible