Site Civil Senior Project Manager

Weston & Sampson; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Weston & Sampson, located in Reading, MA, is seeking a qualified engineer with at least 15 years of experience in project management to oversee various engineering projects. This role will require a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering and strong technical and communication skills.

The successful candidate will manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets while leading teams to deliver impactful infrastructure solutions. Weston & Sampson offers a collaborative work culture and meaningful growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in engineering or project management.
• P.E. license in MA or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Demonstrated success in managing medium to large projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects including scoping, task management, invoices.
• Coordinate phases of engineering work for large-scale projects.
• Lead project teams on design and delivery of site civil projects.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication skills

Technical skills

Planning and organizing

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

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.

Salary Range: $145,000 - $170,000+ based on experience.

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.
• Review assigned and prospective project(s) to define project scope, determine work procedures/sequences and develops 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 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 and presentations to approving authorities.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering required, Master’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering a plus.
• P.E. license in MA or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• 15+ years 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.

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.