Sr. Project Manager & Business Development Leader

Rowe Professional Services Company; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay at time and a half

BCBS medical insurance options

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Generous PTO program

Paid holidays

Flex time scheduling

401(k) options with company match

Job summary

Rowe Professional Services Company in Charleston, SC is seeking a Senior Project Manager & Business Development Leader to drive growth in South Carolina. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, a South Carolina Professional Engineer License, and over 15 years of experience in civil site design. This hybrid role offers the chance to work both remotely and in-person, focusing on developing client relationships and executing strategic projects. A competitive benefits package is offered including medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and PTO.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of civil site or municipal design experience.
• 5+ years as a Project Manager/Business Development Manager.
• Experience in site and road design, hydraulic analysis.
• Ability to travel throughout South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Identify strategic office locations in South Carolina.
• Lead business development to grow the client base.
• Prepare successful proposals and oversee project selection.
• Mentor junior staff on project scopes and budgets.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

South Carolina Professional Engineer License

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Sr. Project Manager & Business Development Leader

ROWE Professional Services Company

ROWE Professional Services Company, an employee‑owned, full‑service professional consulting firm specializing in civil engineering, surveying, aerial mapping, LIDAR, landscape architecture, planning and land development, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager & Business Development Leader to drive the long‑term growth of ROWE’s South Carolina market. This experienced and entrepreneurial‑minded professional will work closely with executive leadership to expand our business presence and develop long‑lasting client relationships and teaming opportunities. Their initial focus will be on business development and growth strategies. This is a hybrid position with both in‑person and remote work opportunities. This position can sit out of Charleston, SC.

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with executive leadership to identify and establish strategic office locations in South Carolina and nearby states.
• Lead our business development locally to grow our client base and expand services.
• Lead cross‑discipline collaboration at South Carolina office(s).
• Attend professional workshops, meetings and marketing events (SCDOT, ACEC, ASCE).
• Identify and develop strategies to secure future work for both small and large‑scale projects.
• Prepare successful proposals and oversee project selection.
• Direct engineering tasks, providing quality control and ensuring project deliverables.
• Maintain project documentation and records.
• Oversee project budgets and manage project teams, schedules and staff assignments.
• Provide direction, supervision and training goals to junior staff.
• Mentor junior staff on projects scopes, budgets and staffing plans.
• Help identify key hires and build a South Carolina candidate pipeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• South Carolina Professional Engineer License.
• 15+ years of civil site or municipal design experience, including 5+ years as a Project Manager/Business Development Manager.
• Experience in site and road design; hydraulic analysis; sanitary sewer and water main design; preparing permits (EGLE, etc.); and bid book and specification development.
• Strong understanding of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroStation capabilities.
• Compassionate and enthusiastic leadership skills.
• Detail‑oriented and analytically minded.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions.
• Effective communicator.
• Willingness to travel throughout South Carolina.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, both in‑person and remote.

Why Work Here

ROWE offers a highly competitive wage and benefits package which includes:

• Overtime pay at time and a half.
• BCBS medical insurance options with industry‑low co‑shares.
• Dental, vision, and employer‑paid life insurance plans.
• A generous PTO program and paid holidays.
• Flex time scheduling and telework opportunities.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options with 4% company match, auto‑enroll and target‑based funds.

ROWE is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment, offering engaging projects, and upholding a business culture known for its ethics, reputation, and focus on growth. With offices located throughout Michigan and in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, we have exciting opportunities to grow with ROWE.

Equal Opportunity Employer