Site Development Project Manager

Environmental-Design-Group; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with bonus opportunities

Hybrid work options

Paid time off

Job summary

Environmental Design Group is seeking a qualified Project Manager for the Site Development Client Service Group in Akron. The role combines technical leadership with client management, overseeing master planning, site development, and construction documents, with opportunities for advancement.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, PE or AICP certification, and 8+ years of experience, including 4+ years in supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or related field.
• PE, AICP, or other relevant certification.
• 8+ years of experience in the field.
• 4+ years of supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office, CAD, and other industry software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise associates, manage budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Mentor staff and manage performance against goals.
• Oversee all project activities including scope, budgets, and client satisfaction.
• Communicate regularly with clients and stakeholders; present findings.
• Identify risks and funding sources; ensure QA/QC standards.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

CAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / related field

PE or AICP certification

Tools

MS Office

CAD

Job description

Description

Join the Environmental Design Group Team - Where People and Purpose Meet

Salary Range: $125,000-140,000+

Department: Site Development

Employment Type: Full-time, Hybrid

ABOUT EDG

Environmental Design Group is a multidisciplinary planning, design, and civil engineering firm serving communities across Ohio for more than 40 years. Our services include civil engineering, surveying, environmental services, transportation, landscape architecture, and construction management.

We’re more than engineers and designers-we're community builders. From restoring green spaces to creating safer roads and reimagining public parks, our work is rooted in improving lives and strengthening communities. If you’re motivated by purpose-driven work and collaborative teams, we’d love to meet you.

JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a qualified project manager to plan and manage projects for our Site Development Client Service Group. Projects may include master planning and site development, site evaluation and feasibility studies, site utilities and stormwater management, detailed design and construction documents, and bidding and construction phase services. This position will provide both technical and client management project leadership. Future advancement opportunities are available to the right candidate.

• Supervise associates directly or indirectly, provide ongoing direction specific to project tasks, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Review, mentor, develop, and manage associate’s performance of project goals and company expectations.
• Manage all activities for assigned projects -including scheduling work, project budgets, directing associates and subconsultant activities, establishing and monitoring quality requirements, ensuring client satisfaction, and promoting integration across all areas of work.
• Report project budget variances to Director, along with a plan to bring the project back into compliance.
• Communicate regularly with clients on project status.
• Ensure project communication between team members and clients.
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients, regulatory agencies, and other outside groups.
• Make formal presentations to clients, stakeholders, the public, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare proposals/ contracts, and determine project requirements, budget, deliverables, and scope based upon client dialogue and project understanding.
• Identify potential funding sources.
• Identify project risks and monitor/mitigate risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support and implement associate programs that foster a positive work environment and help develop each associate to their fullest potential.
• Demonstrate a passion for client service and relationship building with clients, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and teams within our organization.
• Build client relationships through project delivery that meets and exceeds client expectations.
• Identify future projects/opportunities, services, and client needs.
• Attend networking events, trade shows, and technical conferences for business development purposes.
• Adhere to the company’s QA/QC Performance Standards.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or related field.
• Certifications: PE, AICP, or other relevant certification
• Experience: 8+ years
• Supervisory Experience: 4+ years
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, computer-aided design, and other industry-based software is required.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and creative thinking.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills in a team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills.

Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position that has the availability to work hybrid.

Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day. Must have a valid driver’s license and possess a driving record that will enable the employee to be insurable under the Company’s standard vehicle insurance and general comprehensive liability insurance without additional costs to the Company.

Supervisor Responsibility: This position will review, mentor, develop, and manage staff’s performance to both project’s and company’s goals and expectations. Management activities may include participating in interviews and hiring decisions, training new staff, and performance management.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT

We’re looking for someone who is:

• People-focused and a natural collaborator
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• Professional, proactive, and adaptable
• Excited to learn and grow in a dynamic setting
• Passionate about improving places and lives
• Proven ability to manage projects independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills—written and verbal—including professionalism in client and public settings.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, sustainability, and community-focused design.

WHAT SETS EDG APART

• Cross-disciplinary Expertise: In-house disciplines like surveying, transportation, ecological restoration, economic development, and EDG Creative work seamlessly under one roof to deliver holistic solutions.
• Community-Focused Projects: From the Towpath Trail to park master plans and infrastructure studies—you’ll help create places people love.
• Core Values in Action: Collaboration, quality, integrity, trust, sustainability, and a people-first culture drive everything we do.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Collaborative, supportive team environment
• Client Experience program focused on trust and proactive communication
• Mission-driven projects that improve quality of life
• Growth opportunities, flexible work options, and a culture where your voice matters
• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Wellness programs and education reimbursement
• Flexible in-office, hybrid, or remote work options (role dependent)
• Paid time off, holidays, 401(k), and bonus opportunities
• Community engagement, volunteer initiatives, and career development programs

Environmental Design Group – from possibility to purpose. Together, we're making a difference-for people, communities, and the environment.

Environmental Design Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources. Employment is contingent upon the ability to legally work in the United States and upon successful completion of a background check and/or drug screening. Employment with the Company is at-will.