Civil Project Manager in Raleigh

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Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, Summit Design and Engineering Services, Inc. is a trusted partner to municipalities, state agencies, and private clients throughout the Southeast. Our firm is known for innovative, practical solutions that strengthen communities and create a lasting impact on the places where we live, work, and play.

Collaboration and growth are the cornerstone of our success. We encourage professional development with enticing benefits, such as our student loan/tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time, and professional development assistance. We also provide four weeks of PTO, wellness stipends, and flexible work options, fostering a workplace that encourages balance both in the office and in your day-to-day life.

We're looking for individuals who share our commitment to shaping our communities' futures through thoughtful, impactful work. If you're ready to contribute your talents alongside some of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply!

We're 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 you're 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, you'll 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:

• Bachelor's 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 10% of the starting salary 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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