Hybrid Civil Engineering Project Manager

at Velocity Search Group

• Job title: Civil Engineering Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $90,000 - $140,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, St Louis, United States

About the role

• Project Manager leading civil engineering projects in St. Louis, Missouri, and ensuring successful delivery. Requires a minimum of 8 years experience in project management and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develops comprehensive project schedules, work plans, budgets, and technical proposals.
• Manages multiple civil engineering projects concurrently, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Monitors project performance, including progress tracking, milestone completion, invoicing, and financial health.
• Independently makes decisions on engineering matters within the area of technical expertise.
• Leads marketing efforts, including preparing proposals, participating in interviews, and building relationships with prospective clients.
• Maintains strong client relationships through regular communication, problem solving, and ensuring superior customer service.
• Initiates, reviews, and manages the development of engineering drawings, design plans, and construction documents.
• Coordinates design concepts with internal engineering teams and external consultants to ensure cohesion and accuracy.
• Communicates project expectations, scope, and requirements clearly to team members and consultants.
• Provides leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to junior staff.
• Tracks and manages project resources, schedules, workloads, and deliverables.
• Identifies and mitigates project risks to maintain productivity and quality.
• Ensures accurate documentation, technical integrity, and effective project coordination throughout the design and development process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant civil engineering and project management experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure is preferred or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of employment.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, technical specifications, and building codes.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to manage deadlines, teams, and complex project workflows.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to present to clients and stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to producing high-quality work.
• Proficiency in industry standard software, including Autodesk Revit, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MS Word, Excel, Project, and Hydroflow or related hydrology/hydraulics software.