Senior Site Civil Project Manager

Summit Design and Engineering Services; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Design and Engineering Services in Colorado seeks a senior Civil Project Manager to lead site civil projects, manage budgets and multidisciplinary teams. You will ensure design excellence, schedule adherence, and client satisfaction through proactive communication and strong technical judgment.

Responsibilities include coordinating with stakeholders, mentoring staff, and guiding permitting and entitlement efforts, while maintaining profitability and QA/QC standards across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in site civil engineering and project management.
• PE license in Colorado.
• Advanced proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in site planning, layout, grading, storm drainage, stormwater management, utilities, erosion control, and landscaping.
• Strong understanding of entitlement processes and local permitting requirements.
• Proven experience managing projects, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong engineering judgment, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the organization externally.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and solutions-oriented leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships by exceeding expectations through collaboration, responsiveness, and problem-solving.
• Serve as a primary client contact, providing regular project updates, addressing concerns, and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Prepare project proposals, including scope, schedules, and fee estimates.
• Lead the execution of site civil projects, overseeing technical design, permitting, approvals, financial performance, and client coordination.
• Ensure compliance with local jurisdictional requirements, entitlement processes, and permitting regulations.
• Develop detailed project plans and monitor progress, schedules, and budgets to meet profitability goals.
• Assign and manage workloads, schedules, and priorities for project teams.
• Ensure department and individual QA/QC standards are followed consistently.
• Mentor and lead staff to promote efficiency, quality, and professional growth.
• Assist the Department Manager with the implementation and improvement of processes, procedures, and operational practices.
• Advise the Department Manager on project-related operational and management matters.
• Support business development efforts by maintaining existing client relationships and pursuing new opportunities through industry involvement, meetings, and events.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summit Design and Engineering Services in Colorado seeks a senior Civil Project Manager to lead site civil projects, manage budgets and multidisciplinary teams. You will ensure design excellence, schedule adherence, and client satisfaction through proactive communication and strong technical judgment.

Responsibilities include coordinating with stakeholders, mentoring staff, and guiding permitting and entitlement efforts, while maintaining profitability and QA/QC standards across projects.