Civil Project Manager (Residential) in , United States

Overview

Location:

Columbus, OH
Department:

Civil/Municipal
Compensation:

$150,000 - $170,000 / year
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people-focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm offering civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions. MSG is growing, and a Civil Project Manager (Residential) is being added to support projects in Columbus.

Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

Manage comprehensive civil engineering design for large residential developments, including master planning, lot layout, road networks, and open-space design

Grading and earthwork balancing

Sanitary, storm, and water utility design

Stormwater management and detention/retention systems

Lead project planning including scope, schedule, resourcing, and budget management

Oversee preparation of construction drawings, engineering reports, and permitting packages

Ensure quality control and adherence to local and MSG standards as well as client expectations

Client Engagement & Business Development

Serve as primary client contact for residential developers, builders, and landowners

Build and maintain relationships with regional and homebuilders

Present project deliverables to clients, regulatory agencies, and municipal authorities

Participate in proposal preparation, project interviews, and business development initiatives

Regulatory & Permitting Coordination

Manage permitting and reviews with municipalities, local review agencies, and Ohio EPA

Navigate zoning, entitlement processes, and early-stage land planning requirements

Address comments from reviewing agencies and coordinate revisions with internal teams

Construction Support

Oversee construction-phase services including site visits, RFIs, change orders, and coordination with contractors and field staff

Assist clients and contractors with resolving design or field issues to keep projects moving

Team Leadership & Mentorship

Direct and mentor a team of engineers, designers, and technicians

Coordinate multi-disciplinary support from environmental, transportation, survey, construction and geotechnical groups

Promote a collaborative, growth-focused team culture

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferably in Ohio, or ability to obtain within 6 months

8+ years of civil site development experience, with at least 2 years focused on residential land development

Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D (alignments, corridors, grading, profiles, pipe networks)

Demonstrated experience managing clients, projects, budgets, and multi-disciplinary teams

Knowledge of local development codes, stormwater regulations, and residential design standards

Experience with large, multi-phase residential communities or master-planned developments

Familiarity with Columbus-area permitting agencies and development processes

Strong understanding of hydrologic/hydraulic modeling and stormwater best practices

Experience in mentoring staff and leading internal design teams

Benefits

401(k) w/ company match

Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Catalytic Coaching

– Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing potential for other opportunities

It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, , religion, , , sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, , , , or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes.

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