Civil Project Manager

Summit Design and Engineering Services is an award-winning multi-disciplined firm headquartered in Raleigh NC. Our fast-paced growth-oriented company strives to deliver innovative elegant solutions to our clients while providing support and guidance to the communities where we live work and play.

At Summit we know our employees are the backbone of our organization. Thats why weve built a collaborative growth-oriented environment where each team member is valued heard and supported in their career goals. We invest directly in our employees success by offering a wide range of benefits beyond the basics including student loan reimbursement paid volunteer hours education and certification assistance wellness stipends and a flexible workplace that encourages work-life balance. When our team succeeds Summit thrives!

We seek individuals who will contribute to a more diverse inclusive and forward-thinking environment. If youre interested in joining over 400 of the industrys best and brightest we welcome you to apply.

Were looking for a Senior Project Manager with deep expertise in site design to lead civil engineering projects that shape how people live work and connect. From commercial sites and mixed-use developments. If youre ready to lead projects mentor teams and build lasting client relationships while staying close to the design work you love-this is your opportunity.

As a Senior Project Manager specializing in site design youll guide the delivery of projects from concept to construction with a focus on technical excellence creativity and collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning design and delivery of site development projects including grading layout utilities stormwater and erosion control.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle-technical design budget schedule QA/QC permitting and client coordination.
• Prepare proposals and scopes with accurate schedules and fees that reflect a deep understanding of site constraints and opportunities.
• Assign oversee and mentor team members including designers engineers and CAD technicians to ensure high-quality efficient work.
• Provide clear proactive communication with clients throughout each phase-anticipating needs and solving problems collaboratively.
• Secure entitlements and approvals such as rezonings special use permits conditional approvals site plans and construction documents.
• Participate in construction administration tasks including site observations RFI responses and submittal reviews.
• Generate monthly billing and manage subconsultant invoices.
• Support business development efforts by strengthening client relationships and representing the company at local industry events and meetings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Landscape Architecture or a related field.
• PE licensure (or the ability to obtain within 6 months).
• 8 years of experience in site/civil design and land development projects.
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and experience preparing full construction drawing sets.
• Expertise in site layout grading storm drainage stormwater management utility design and erosion control.
• Strong understanding of local entitlement and permitting processes.
• A proven ability to manage multiple projects while staying organized detail-oriented and client-focused.
• Excellent written verbal and visual communication skills including experience presenting to Boards and review agencies.
• A desire to lead mentor and grow team members while fostering a collaborative culture.

A signing bonus of $5000 is available for this position to those who apply directly through the company website or another job board. Candidates who are presented through a third-party recruiting firm are ineligible for signing bonus.

Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. E-verify.

A background check including a criminal and driving record check will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.

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