Site/Civil Project Manager

Jobtailor; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Civil/Urban Project Manager to lead design, coordination, and execution of civil/site projects across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors in Massachusetts.

You will manage design tasks from concept through construction documents, develop project plans, allocate resources, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring regulatory compliance and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Urban Planning.
• 10-13 years of experience in civil/site design, land use planning, or project management.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or AICP certification.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D (2014 or later), and HydroCAD (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of local, state, and federal environmental permitting processes and land use regulations.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary project teams, with a focus on site/civil and environmental projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Planning, or a related field (preferred).
• LEED or ENV SP certification or experience in sustainable design practices (preferred).
• Experience in stormwater management, hydrologic modeling, and erosion control design (preferred).
• Advanced knowledge of construction cost estimating and project budgeting (preferred).
• Strong background in project bidding, proposal preparation, and client presentations (preferred).
• Experience in preparing technical proposals and project bids for public and private sector projects (preferred).
• Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of continuous learning (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, coordination, and execution of civil engineering projects across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors.
• Manage and execute engineering design tasks from conceptual design through construction documentation
• Develop project plans, allocate resources, and establish project schedules
• Lead preparation of site/civil construction documents, including site layouts, grading plans, stormwater management systems, and erosion control plans
• Develop technical specifications, cost opinions, and project reports
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance, resolve design conflicts, and address project requirements
• Prepare and submit environmental permitting documents
• Oversee land use permit applications, stormwater management plans, and environmental impact assessments
• Manage and mentor project staff and junior engineers
• Apply site/civil design skills using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HydroCAD, and other engineering software
• Conduct quality control reviews of project deliverables
• Integrate sustainable design principles, including LEED and ENV SP guidelines, where applicable
• Analyze project risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Make project decisions related to costs, technical feasibility, and schedules
• Manage client relationships and ensure quality, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction

Skills

Civil/Site Design

Project Management

Environmental Permitting Processes

AutoCAD Proficiency

Civil 3D Proficiency

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Urban Planning

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Planning (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HydroCAD

LEED Guidelines

ENV SP Guidelines

Job description

• Lead the design, coordination, and execution of civil engineering projects across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors
• Manage and execute engineering design tasks from conceptual design through construction documentation
• Develop project plans, allocate resources, and establish project schedules
• Lead preparation of site/civil construction documents, including site layouts, grading plans, stormwater management systems, and erosion control plans
• Develop technical specifications, cost opinions, and project reports
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance, resolve design conflicts, and address project requirements
• Prepare and submit environmental permitting documents
• Oversee land use permit applications, stormwater management plans, and environmental impact assessments
• Manage and mentor project staff and junior engineers
• Apply site/civil design skills using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HydroCAD, and other engineering software
• Conduct quality control reviews of project deliverables
• Integrate sustainable design principles, including LEED and ENV SP guidelines, where applicable
• Analyze project risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Make project decisions related to costs, technical feasibility, and schedules
• Manage client relationships and ensure quality, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Urban Planning
• 10-13 years of experience in civil/site design, land use planning, or project management
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or AICP certification
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D (2014 or later), and HydroCAD (or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of local, state, and federal environmental permitting processes and land use regulations
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary project teams, with a focus on site/civil and environmental projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• High level of creativity, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Planning, or a related field (preferred)
• LEED or ENV SP certification or experience in sustainable design practices (preferred)
• Experience in stormwater management, hydrologic modeling, and erosion control design (preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of construction cost estimating and project budgeting (preferred)
• Strong background in project bidding, proposal preparation, and client presentations (preferred)
• Experience in preparing technical proposals and project bids for public and private sector projects (preferred)
• Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of continuous learning (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in civil engineering project management, including design, coordination, and execution across various sectors. Proficient in environmental permitting processes and sustainable design principles, with a strong focus on client relationships and team mentorship.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Civil Engineering Project Management
• Environmental Permitting Processes
• AutoCAD Proficiency
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Sustainable Design Practices

Hard Skills

• Civil/Site Design
• Land Use Planning
• Project Management
• Construction Documentation
• Cost Estimating
• Stormwater Management
• Hydrologic Modeling
• Erosion Control Design
• Technical Specifications Development
• Project Risk Analysis

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Creativity

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• AICP Certification
• LEED Certification
• ENV SP Certification

Industry Keywords

• Environmental Impact Assessments
• Site Layouts
• Grading Plans
• Client Presentations
• Project Bidding

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• HydroCAD
• LEED Guidelines
• ENV SP Guidelines