Civil Engineer - Project Manager

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Sambatek, LLC is a professional services firm that specializes in civil engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental services. We serve public and private clients throughout the country with office locations in Minnesota and North Carolina. We embrace challenging projects and work hard to help our clients find success.

Summary

We are currently seeking a Project Manager to work with a team to execute land development engineering projects. As a project manager, this individual will be responsible not only for managing and coordinating projects but also identifying and securing new projects with existing clients in the land development market.

In addition, this person will be responsible for the management and oversight of project key performance indicators such as scope, revenue, profitability, quality, and utilization. We are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit that has the desire to grow with the company!

• Work Location: On-site with flexible work arrangements
• Pay Rate Type: Salary (Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications)

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of commercial land development projects
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring compliance with company standards, policies, and procedures
• Coordinate design efforts with clients, contractors, architects, and other consultants

Provide clear and effective day-to-day guidance to project team staff and assist with workload planning and task assignments

• Engage with clients regularly to provide updates, manage expectations, and maintain strong working relationships

Represent Sambatek at project meetings with municipalities, clients, and external stakeholders

• Support business development by identifying new opportunities, building client relationships, and assisting with proposal preparation
• Proactively manage project finances, including preparing change orders, invoicing, and supporting collection efforts
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and are completed at key milestones
• Contribute to the achievement of QA/QC goals and help define project objectives and resource needs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in North Carolina (or ability to obtain)
• 5+ years of consulting experience in land development, with a focus on commercial projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to exercise independent judgment
• Proven ability to manage time effectively and adapt quickly to shifting priorities throughout the day
• Skilled in mentoring and supporting the professional growth of junior staff
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills and a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset
• Committed to delivering high-quality work and building lasting client relationships

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment
• Ability to occasionally move equipment/objects weighing up to 10 pounds

Benefit Information

Regular full-time employees will have access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• HSA and FSA options
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary benefits such as additional life insurance coverage, accident coverage, and critical illness coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement 401(k) plan with company match

Sambatek, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We select candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, and any other category protected by law.