Site Civil Project Manager

Weston & Sampson; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Ownership mindset

Growth opportunities

Flexible workplace

Strong culture

Job summary

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Site Civil Project Manager with 10+ years of experience to work in one of our Southeast offices in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Florida. The PM will lead site civil land development projects and a team of engineers.

The role requires a PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months, strong communication skills, and demonstrated success managing medium to large projects across multiple offices. Salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental or civil engineering is required.
• P.E. license or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• 10+ years of experience with private and municipal clients in engineering or PM roles.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and control project activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects including scoping, task management, invoicing and closeout.
• Plan, schedule, conduct and coordinate phases of engineering work on multiple projects.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and design staff.
• Prepare reports, calculations, drawings, permitting packages and deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients, sub-consultants, regulators and the public.
• Lead design and delivery of site civil and facilities design.
• Perform stormwater modeling, design and analysis.
• Participate in RFIs, submittals, site observations and change orders.
• Develop new work opportunities through competitive pursuits and interviews.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client coordination

Mentor junior staff

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Weston & Sampson is currently seeking a Site Civil Project Manager with 10+ years of experience to work in one of our Southeast offices in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Florida. The Project Manager must have significant experience of site civil land development processes and leading a team of site civil engineers.

What you’ll do:

• Manage projects, including scoping, task management, invoices and final closeout.
• Plans, schedules, conducts and/or coordinates detailed phases of engineering work of several large-moderate scale projects.
• Supervise and support the work of others and mentor junior level engineers & design technical staff.
• Planning, design, permitting, and construction phase skills will include the preparation of project reports, calculations, drawings, construction plans and specifications, permitting packages, and documents for inclusion in the final project deliverables.
• Coordination with clients, sub-consultants, regulatory agencies, and members of the public will be necessary to accomplish assigned objectives.
• Lead project teams on the design and delivery of site civil and facilities design, including related studies.
• Perform stormwater modeling, design, and analysis
• Review assigned and prospective project(s) to define project scope, determine work procedures/sequences and develop schedules, budgets, staffing, sub-consultant involvement, and progress billing milestones.
• Perform sophisticated and complicated designs and calculations in accordance with applicable design guidelines and established standards and software.
• Participate in construction support activities including responses to requests for information (RFIs), submittal reviews, construction site observations, and design revisions/ management of change orders, startup and commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Pursue new work associated with planning, design, and construction administration of a variety of site-civil projects for private and public clients as proposed project manager on competitive pursuits, including positioning, marketing strategies, proposing, participating in interviews, and negotiating contracts, to the extent required.
• Participate in professional organizations, technical committees andpresentations to approving authorities.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering required, Master’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering a plus.
• P.E. license or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• 10+ years in working with private and municipal clients in engineering or project management roles.
• Strong written and verbal communication and technical skills along with project plans and presentations.
• Planning, organizing, and controlling the activities of a project team.
• Demonstrated capabilities and success in managing medium to large projects on-time and within budget, multi-office projects and/or multiple projects.
• Established relationships with clients and regulatory agencies in your local area.
• Driver’s license required.

Salary Range:$105,000.00 - $150,000.00 / year based on experience

Overview

At Weston & Sampson, you’ll work alongside more than 1,000 employee-owners who are passionate about improving our communities. From providing clean water to designing resilient infrastructure and sustainable environments, our work has a direct impact on quality of life. We’re looking for curious, driven professionals who want to contribute to innovative, impactful projects and grow with a team that supports them.

We are a 100% employee-owned, interdisciplinary firm offering design, engineering, and environmental services. Since our founding in 1899, we have worked to build a collaborative, forward-thinking environment grounded in respectfor each other’s ideas.

We offer

• Meaningful work:Contribute to projects that protect and enhance the natural and built environments
• Ownership mindset: As an employee-owner, your work directly contributes to our shared success
• Growth opportunities: Build your career through mentorship, diverse projects, and clear advancement pathways
• Flexible workplace: Work in a way that supports your life and not the other way around
• Strong culture: Join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and recognition

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA)

We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. Weston & Sampson is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively support IDEA principles across our organization and in our daily work.