Senior Civil Project Manager | Lead Complex Civil Projects

Core States Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Values-driven culture

Competitive compensation & licensure-+

401(k) with immediate vesting

Healthcare incl. HSA and lifeinsurance

Generous PTO

Wellness challenges and perks

Flexible work environment

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Core States Group is seeking a Senior Civil Project Manager to lead diverse civil engineering projects from concept to completion in Grand Rapids, MI. You will coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure quality and compliance across the project lifecycle.

The role emphasizes client communication, risk assessment, and mentorship of junior staff within a growing firm known for its values-driven culture and strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
• P.E. would be a plus, but not required
• 10+ years of Civil Engineering Project Management experience in site/civil production, preferably with commercial projects such as retail, hospitality, and/or fueling
• MS Office Required
• Experience working in Civil 3D and AutoCAD
• Demonstrated ability to identify practical uses for company-approved AI tools to improve team processes, support better decisions, and increase efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to review AI-generated content for accuracy, protect confidential information, and remain responsible for the final work product

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects with multiple clients simultaneously, while ensuring that timelines are met and communicated.
• Serve as the lead point of contact for clients.
• Manage the financial performance for projects including profit and efficiency evaluations and managing accounts receivable.
• Prepare and negotiate proposals and contracts with clients and sub-consultants.
• Manage project plans including allocating resources, preparing and monitoring project budgets, and scheduling within project parameters.
• Identify design criteria and oversee efficient design and plan preparation.
• Solve design problems using engineering calculations and following general design standards
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external project team.
• Manage, develop, and mentor Project Engineers and Designers.
• Follow QA/QC practices and procedures while continuing to look for opportunities for improvement of quality and efficiency.
• Responsible for fostering continued client relationships and looking for avenues of growth with those clients.
• Participate in new client pursuits.
• Demonstrate an understanding of constructability and complex design and identify liability issues related to design and construction.
• Able to provide risk assessment on projects, estimate potential risks along with costs and probabilities.

Skills

MS Office

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

AI tools usage

Project management

P.E. (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

P.E. (preferred)

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Core States Group is seeking a Senior Civil Project Manager to lead diverse civil engineering projects from concept to completion in Grand Rapids, MI. You will coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure quality and compliance across the project lifecycle.

The role emphasizes client communication, risk assessment, and mentorship of junior staff within a growing firm known for its values-driven culture and strong benefits package.