Senior Project Manager - Civil Engineering

CEMS Engineering, Inc.; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CEMS Engineering, Inc. in Summerville, SC is seeking a Senior Project Manager with a strong civil engineering background to lead medium to large multidisciplinary projects, serve as a technical expert, oversee project teams, and coordinate with clients, ensuring delivery excellence from planning to completion.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Engineering and a PE, with 10+ years of civil design and PM, strong communication and leadership.

Qualifications

• Engineering bachelor's degree required.
• Must hold a Professional Engineering (PE) registration.
• At least 10 years of experience in civil engineering design and project management.
• Proven experience managing projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management to civil engineering project teams during planning, design, and execution phases.
• Apply sound judgment in planning, negotiating, and guiding projects to successful completion.
• Represent CEMS at client meetings, conferences, and industry events.
• Maintain quality control, ensure contract compliance, and deliver projects within scope and schedule requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team coordination

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

15+ years civil engineering design/PM

Job description

Position Title: Senior Project Manager – Civil Engineering

Location: Summerville, SC (or specify)

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Senior / Subject Matter Expert

About the Role

CEMS is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager with a strong background in Civil Engineering. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading medium to large multidisciplinary projects, serving as a technical expert, overseeing project teams, and coordinating with clients. This role emphasizes delivery excellence throughout all stages of project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management to civil engineering project teams during planning, design, and execution phases.
• Apply sound judgment in planning, negotiating, and guiding projects to successful completion.
• Represent CEMS at client meetings, conferences, and industry events.
• Maintain quality control, ensure contract compliance, and deliver projects within scope and schedule requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Engineering bachelor's degree required.
• Must hold a Professional Engineering (PE) registration.
• At least 10 years of experience in civil engineering design and project management.
• Proven experience managing projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational abilities.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience managing projects for the Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies.
• LEED AP BD+C and PMP certifications.
• Prefer 15 years of experience in civil engineering design and project management.

CEMS Engineering, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and adheres to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam – era veteran