Civil Project Manager- Columbus
Our client is a nationally recognized, employee-owned engineering and consulting firm with a long history of delivering innovative civil engineering, land development, environmental, and infrastructure solutions. Over the years, the company has grown into a multidisciplinary organization serving both private and public sector clients across the country.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Civil Engineering Principal looking to combine technical excellence, project leadership, client management, and business development. The successful candidate will play a key role in growing the practice, strengthening client relationships, mentoring technical staff, and helping deliver complex land development projects across a variety of market sectors.
What truly sets this company apart is its commitment to employee ownership and career growth. Employees are encouraged to take ownership of their projects, develop client relationships, and build long-term careers with a clearly defined path toward senior leadership and principal-level roles.
Role Overview
As a Civil Engineering Principal, you will play a key leadership role in the growth and success of the firm's Columbus operations. This position combines technical excellence, team leadership, client relationship management, and business development responsibilities. You will oversee complex land development and civil engineering projects, mentor and develop engineering staff, and actively contribute to expanding the firm's presence across the Ohio market.
The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor to clients, a strong leader within the organization, and a visible presence within the local development and engineering community.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of land development projects from initial planning and design through permitting, construction, and project closeout.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the Ohio land development market.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, staffing, and overall project performance.
- Provide technical oversight and quality control for civil engineering designs and deliverables.
- Guide project teams through site planning, grading design, stormwater management, utility design, and permitting processes.
- Collaborate with municipalities, regulatory agencies, contractors, developers, and other project stakeholders.
- Mentor and develop engineers, project managers, and emerging leaders within the organization.
- Support strategic growth initiatives and contribute to the continued expansion of the practice.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- 14+ years of experience in Land Development consulting.
- Proven experience managing complex site development projects.
- Strong technical understanding of site design, grading, stormwater management, and utility infrastructure.
- Demonstrated success managing client relationships and winning new work.
- Experience preparing proposals, negotiating scopes, and overseeing project execution.
- Strong communication, leadership, and team development skills.
Preferred
- Existing relationships within the Ohio development and engineering market.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong business development and client-facing experience.
- Experience managing key accounts and growing market presence.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $150,000 - $225,000
In addition, employees enjoy:
- A clear path to senior leadership.
- Significant autonomy and influence within the business.
- Access to high-profile and technically challenging projects.
- A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Performance-based incentives and bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits and retirement offerings.
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