Senior Project Manager – Civil Engineering

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & leave benefits

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Civil Engineering to join its Detroit team. This role leads design, permitting, and client management for diverse land development projects, partnering with senior leadership to drive project success from concept through completion.

You will oversee site/civil design, grading, drainage, erosion control, utility coordination, and regulatory approvals, while expanding the firm’s client base and ensuring excellent service for public and private clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 10+ years of local site/civil experience with land development focus.
• Professional Engineer license required.
• Ability to lead design, permitting, and client development.
• Strong written/verbal communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and permit residential, institutional, commercial centers, and mixed-use projects for public and private clients.
• Collaborate with leadership to drive growth plans and staff utilization.
• Develop new clients and manage relationships with existing clients.
• Lead site/civil efforts from concept through completion (layout, grading, drainage, infrastructure).
• Lead storm water management design, hydrologic/hydraulic analysis, and SWPPP preparation.

Skills

Client development

Team leadership

Communication

Proposal writing

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands‑on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial, from advancing innovative technical solutions to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Civil Engineering to join its collaborative team in [OFFICE LOCATION]. This individual will serve a key function in leading and supporting design, permitting, and client management/development efforts for a variety of land development projects. In this role, you will partner cross‑functionally with top industry leadership on a diverse array of premier land development projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and permit residential, institutional, commercial centers, warehouse distribution centers, and mixed‑use projects for both public and private clients;
• Work closely with office leadership to develop growth plans and ensure staff utilization;
• Possess an entrepreneurial demeanor and participate in business development activities by developing new clients for the firm and maintaining relationships with existing clients;
• Lead site/civil efforts on a variety of project sites including the ability to design and oversee site layout, grading, drainage, infrastructure, erosion and sediment control, etc. from concept through completion;
• Lead storm water management design, hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and design and SWPPP preparation;
• Demonstrate experience in all aspects of land development engineering including the integration of geotechnical and environmental engineering;
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering;
• 10+ years of successful, local and related site/civil engineering experience with a concentration in land development on both small and large projects;
• Professional Engineering license;
• Site/civil experience on a variety of project sites including the ability to design and oversee site layout, grading, drainage, infrastructure, erosion and sediment control, etc. from concept through completion;
• Strong client development and client management abilities;
• Proficiency of AutoCAD or Civil 3D preferred;
• Active participation in professional organizations;
• Experience in technical and proposal writing. Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Benefits

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes full‑time employment company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well‑being and success of our employees.