Senior Project Manager

DDG; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Medical Insurance

Voluntary Vision Insurance

Voluntary Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance

Job summary

DDG in Mobile, AL is looking for a Civil Engineering Sr Project Manager to supervise various civil engineering projects from concept to completion. The role demands strong communication skills, budget management and in-depth civil engineering knowledge.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and licensure as a professional engineer, with over 8 years of relevant experience. Benefits include a 401(k) match, medical insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in civil engineering, with 10+ years preferred.
• Experience managing projects from concept to completion.
• Knowledge of local design criteria and permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project development from design to completion.
• Manage budgets and resources to meet project goals.
• Coordinate communication with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Civil engineering principles

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Job Type

Full‑time

Location

Mobile Office – Mobile, AL 36608 US (Primary)

Category

Civil Engineering

Job Description

The Civil Engineering Sr Project Manager (Sr PM) is responsible for the overall supervision of commercial, industrial, municipal, and various other projects and will sometimes be directly responsible for civil design projects. The Sr PM’s focus is on providing utmost satisfaction to the client while aligning with DDG’s core values. Candidates should strive to ensure projects are completed within the allocated schedule and budget and will operate projects with minimal oversight, using staff and resources available within DDG’s offices to provide the client with the highest quality services. The Sr PM shall oversee project development from preliminary design to development of construction plans, jurisdictional permitting, to completion of construction activities. Experience with client coordination and communication is fundamental for this position.

Activities + Responsibilities

• Work with the project team daily to achieve project objectives.
• Communicate frequently with representatives for current and potential clients, politicians, municipalities, developers, Chamber of Commerce, contractors, and other external stakeholders.
• Maintain project objectives by providing the APM and PM with staff and allocating resources through team sharing and assistance to keep projects on time and in budget.
• Participate in team meetings to ensure project execution aligns with DDG core values.
• Establish project budgets and manage team to avoid overruns caused by inefficiencies.
• Maintain close communication with clients consistently.
• Market DDG’s services to current and potential clients in keeping with the company’s marketing plan.
• Prepare proposals and contracts for review by the Business Unit Leader.
• Review invoices, amendments/change directives, and weekly billing reports with PMs to maintain a project's budgetary obligation.
• Establish the ultimate project completion date and delegate internal scheduling to PMs.
• Enforce the schedules prepared by the PM in alignment with company processes.
• Responsible for timely communication of project opportunities to Business Unit Leader for swift resolution.
• Directly supervise project staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Continuously learn, implementing lessons learned from previous assignments.
• Take initiative to assist the project team with achieving project objectives and improving the project management processes.
• Provide guidance to the project team and support the next generation of project staff with mentorship and teaching.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Thorough understanding of civil engineering principles, practices, and resources.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and other design, data recording, and analysis software. (preferred)
• Thorough understanding of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of bridges, roads, and other related structures.
• Thorough understanding of safety regulations related to assigned projects.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be both creative and analytical.
• Detail‑oriented and accurate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Licensure as a professional engineer (PE) required; PE in Civil Engineering preferred.
• Over 8 years of experience required; 10+ years preferred.
• Completion of 20 projects from concept to completion.
• Experience with local jurisdictional governments related to design criteria and permitting.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and design skills.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to travel to various project sites.
• Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas.

EEO Statement

DDG is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. DDG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. DDG makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Medical Insurance Plan
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short‑term & Long‑term Disability Insurance

About DDG

DDG is a comprehensive design firm and is exceptionally experienced in managing all aspects of a development project. In addition to our design services, we also provide clients with conceptual site planning and master planning, site investigation reports, assistance with property acquisitions, representation at public hearings, permitting, entitlements, and construction administration. In the 29 years since our founding, our unwavering commitment to client service excellence has allowed us to grow into a multidisciplinary regional firm with over 235 full‑time employees and 10 offices across South Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas – Thibodaux (headquarters), Covington, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Gautier, Fairhope, Mobile, and Houston.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.