Civil Engineering - Project Manager

Job Title: Civil Engineering - Project Manager
Department: Haeger Engineering
Reports to: Managing Director
FLSA Status: Exempt


GENERAL SUMMARY
The Civil Engineering Project Manager is responsible for managing land development projects from initial planning and design through permitting and approval. This role oversees project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client communication while leading internal project teams and coordinating with external consultants and regulatory agencies. The Project Manager provides technical leadership, supports business objectives, mentors junior staff, and helps ensure successful project delivery that meets client expectations and firm standards.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ths position may mentor junior staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. General duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Project Management

• Manage multiple land development projects simultaneously through planning, design, permitting, and approval phases.

• Establish project scope, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.

• Monitor project performance and proactively address schedule, budget, and quality concerns.

• Maintain accountability for project deliverables and client satisfaction.

• Coordinate internal project teams to ensure timely completion of project milestones.

Design and Technical Development

• Lead the preparation of engineering plans, specifications, reports, and supporting calculations.

• Oversee site design activities including grading, drainage, utility layout, and stormwater management solutions.

• Apply engineering principles, regulatory requirements, and industry standards to project development.

• Review technical deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

• Research and resolve technical challenges that arise during project development.

Client and Agency Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout project execution.

• Participate in client meetings and presentations to communicate project status, design recommendations, and technical solutions.

• Coordinate with municipalities, regulatory agencies, utility providers, and review authorities during permitting and approval processes.

• Maintain productive working relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and jurisdictional representatives.

Financial and Schedule Management

• Track project budgets, contract compliance, staffing needs, and project profitability.

• Monitor and manage project schedules to ensure deliverables are completed on time.

• Identify project risks and implement solutions to minimize impacts on project outcomes.

• Assist with proposal development, project planning, and resource forecasting as needed.

Team Leadership and Mentorship

• Mentor and guide junior engineers, designers, and technical staff.

• Provide technical oversight and support for project team members.

• Promote adherence to firm standards, quality control procedures, and best practices.

• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across project teams.

Construction and Field Support

• Participate in site visits to evaluate existing conditions, construction progress, and field related issues.

• Review field observations and coordinate responses to construction related inquiries as required.

• Assist in resolving project issues that arise during construction and implementation.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of land development design principles and engineering practices.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

• Ability to present projects at Plan Commission, Village board, or City Council for project approvals.

• Knowledge of stormwater management, drainage design, hydraulic analysis, and site development practices.

• Experience preparing engineering plans, technical calculations, and permitting documentation.

• Strong project management, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast paced environment.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong analytical thinking, problem solving, and decision making abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to build and maintain positive client and agency relationships.

• Maintains a professional presence during virtual meetings. When participating in meetings through Microsoft Teams or other video conferencing platforms, employees are expected to be on camera unless otherwise approved or circumstances prevent camera use.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.

• Five (5) years or more of experience in civil engineering and land development projects.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and client relationships preferred.

• Experience coordinating permitting efforts with local municipalities and regulatory agencies preferred.