Senior Project Manager – Civil Site Development (PE)

Thomas & Hutton; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Work‑life balance

Excellent benefits

Tuition assistance

Leadership development

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Civil Site Development (PE) to lead complex site development projects across the Southeast. You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and drive business growth while upholding company standards.

The role requires a PE license, a Civil Engineering degree, and 12+ years of experience in civil design and project management. You’ll supervise engineers, develop scopes, schedules, and budgets, and use tools like AutoCAD

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 12+ years of experience in civil engineering design and project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple civil site development projects for public and private clients.
• Oversee construction drawings for water, sewer, and storm drainage systems.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets to ensure on-time delivery.
• Lead proposal preparation and fee development for business growth.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and internal teams.
• Visit client offices, job sites, and consultant locations to support execution.
• Oversee engineering work and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Monitor project performance using Vision, MS Project or similar tools.
• Supervise and mentor engineers and technicians.
• Communicate project status, risks, and solutions to clients and leadership.

Skills

PE license

12+ years

Civil Eng degree

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Client relations

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Civil Site Development (PE)

Lead your civil engineering career where your work shapes communities and large-scale development projects across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll oversee complex site development projects, guide multidisciplinary teams, and build strong client relationships within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you’re an experienced engineer ready to lead projects, mentor teams, and drive business growth, this role is for you.

What you’ll do

• Manage one or multiple civil site development projects for a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients


• Oversee the preparation of construction drawings for water, sewer, and storm drainage infrastructure


• Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets, and ensure successful project delivery


• Lead proposal preparation and fee development efforts to support business development


• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal multidisciplinary teams


• Visit client offices, job sites, and consultant locations to support project execution and client relationships


• Oversee engineering work and ensure alignment with project objectives and company standards


• Monitor project performance using Vision, Microsoft Project, or similar tools


• Supervise, mentor, and develop engineers and technicians


• Communicate project status, risks, and solutions effectively to clients and leadership

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering


• Professional Engineer (PE) license required


• 12+ years of experience in civil engineering design and project management


• Experience managing complex public and private civil site development projects


• Strong understanding of civil site design, including water, sewer, and storm drainage systems


• Experience planning, coordinating, and directing multiple large or complex engineering projects simultaneously


• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams in a collaborative environment


• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, preferably Civil 3D


• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a client-facing focus


• Demonstrated business development experience


• Strong leadership abilities and decision‑making skills


• Understanding of business financial metrics and project performance


• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and appropriately prioritize workflow

Why Thomas & Hutton

• Competitive salary plus annual bonus


• Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance


• Top‑tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage


• 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance


• Thomas & Hutton University and leadership development opportunities

Schedule

On‑site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

At Thomas & Hutton, our mission of "Building Relationships and Solutions for Success" shapes how we serve our clients, strengthen our communities, and invest in our team. As a private employee‑owned firm consistently recognized as a Top Workplace and recipient of PSMJ's Build a Better World Award, we're known not only for exceptional projects but for how we treat people and our communities.

When you join Thomas & Hutton, you'll discover a career with real purpose. We equip you with cutting‑edge tools, technology, and software to work efficiently and excel. Our career development programs, including PaTHways and T&H University, combine with approachable leadership and a collaborative environment to support your professional growth at every stage. Pair that with industry leading benefits, genuine work‑life balance, and meaningful opportunities to give back through T&H Helping Hands, and it's clear why so many professionals choose to grow their careers here.

Learn more at www.thomasandhutton.com

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug‑Free Workplace and an E‑Verify participant.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.