Senior Site/Civil Project Manager

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated is seeking an experienced Senior Site/Civil Project Manager for their Richmond, VA office. This role involves leading impactful projects in the higher education and public sectors, ensuring project quality, and fostering a collaborative team culture.

Candidates must have a B.S. in Civil Engineering, at least 8 years of experience, and a Virginia PE license. Dewberry offers competitive compensation with a salary range from $155,000 to $195,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of directly related experience.
• Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Desire to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in all aspects of site/civil design including site layout and planning.
• Manage the design and delivery of multiple, concurrent projects.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and agency staff.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Stormwater modeling software

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Team-oriented collaboration

Education

B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dewberry is seeking an experienced Senior Site/Civil Project Manager for our Richmond, VA office. This is an opportunity to lead impactful site/civil design projects within the higher education, public sector and institutional markets, influence strategic growth, and help shape a high-performing team serving public sector clients. We’re looking for a motivated leader with strong technical expertise, proven project management capability, and a passion for developing people and delivering exceptional client service. If you love combining technical excellence with true project leadership, this is your role.

Responsibilities

Project & Technical Leadership

• Lead teams in all aspects of site/civil design including site layout and planning, grading, stormwater management, erosion & sediment control, utilities, roadways, and permitting.
• Manage the design and delivery of multiple, concurrent projects.
• Ensure project quality, schedule, and budget expectations are met.

Client Engagement & Business Development

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and agency staff.
• Participate in public and construction meetings as needed.
• Support business development, marketing efforts, and proposal preparation.

Team Development

• Oversee, mentor, and train junior and midlevel team members.
• Help foster a collaborative, learning-focused team culture.

Required Skills & Experience

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of directly related experience.
• Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, stormwater modeling software, and Microsoft Office.
• Proven ability to manage multiple project assignments concurrently.
• Desire to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Experience working with clients and maintaining project budgets and schedules.
• Ability to provide technical expertise and guidance to design staff.

Why Dewberry?

• Lead projects that directly impact campus environments.
• Join a supportive, growth-oriented team.
• Competitive compensation and benefits program.
• Real opportunities for leadership and career progression.
• Work with a respected, multidiscipline firm backed by strong resources.

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $155,000 - $195,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

*Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third-party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.