Senior Project Manager

We are partnering with a well-established engineering and consulting firm to appoint an experienced Civil Project Manager to join its growing Land Development team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is an excellent opportunity for a PE-licensed Civil Engineer looking to take greater ownership of projects, lead a talented technical team, and contribute to the continued growth of a respected engineering consultancy. The successful candidate will oversee the planning and delivery of land development projects across a diverse range of sectors. Alongside managing schedules, budgets, and technical quality, you will serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, mentor developing engineers, and support the firm's wider business development strategy. Key Responsibilities

• Manage civil engineering and land development projects from initial planning through construction.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, milestones, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineering disciplines, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Lead and guide civil engineering analysis, design, and technical assessments.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and project deliverables.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, designers, drafters, interns, and project staff.
• Delegate technical responsibilities while monitoring deadlines, workloads, and project performance.
• Implement quality assurance and quality control procedures across assigned projects.
• Manage project budgets, utilization, invoicing, and accounts receivable in partnership with the accounting team.
• Identify project risks and develop practical mitigation strategies to keep work on schedule and within budget.
• Act as the primary client contact, providing clear updates on progress, budgets, risks, and project decisions.
• Prepare proposals, including project scopes, schedules, staffing requirements, and fees.
• Support client development and help secure new work from existing and prospective clients.
• Represent the firm at industry events, professional meetings, and networking opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a related discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum of 7 years of civil engineering experience, ideally within land development or a closely related sector.
• Demonstrated experience managing civil engineering projects, budgets, schedules, and technical resources.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing engineers and technical staff.
• Strong understanding of civil design, construction methods, materials, and applicable regulations.
• Ability to manage several projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong client communication, relationship management, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• NCEES Record is desirable but not essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to influence the continued growth of the Civil and Land Development practice.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible scheduling and a Monday-to-Friday working pattern.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Employee assistance and referral programs.
• Professional development support and tuition reimbursement.
• Direct involvement in leadership meetings and company decision-making.
• Opportunities to develop key client relationships and represent the business within the external market.
• A clear pathway toward increased leadership and commercial responsibility.

If you are a PE-licensed Civil Engineer looking to combine technical leadership, project management, team development, and client engagement, this is an opportunity to take on an influential role within a growing engineering consultancy and help shape the future of its Land Development practice.