Civil Project Manager

Job Title: Civil Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to join our growing Civil/Site Design team in Richmond, VA. The ideal candidate will have experience in site design, stormwater management, grading, drainage, and utility design. This position offers the unique opportunity to collaborate and learn from some of the best engineers, project managers, and technical staff in the industry. Our Civil engineers are integral to a site development team, designing improvements including site layout, utilities, grading, drainage, erosion control, and stormwater management for a wide range of private and public clients throughout Virginia and the US.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of two (2) to four (4) engineers and CAD designers.
• Lead Civil Engineering project aspects including studies, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates, and participate in client meetings.
• Plan, model, and design facilities such as public and private facilities, including design elements of site layout, utilities, grading, drainage, erosion control, and stormwater management.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Provide project management on various sized projects resulting in successful outcomes for the client, the company, and staff. Ensure adherence to budgets and schedules.
• Execute engineering best practices for civil engineering projects for a wide variety of clients, adapting to new environments quickly.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in engineering with at least 4 years in project management, focusing on civil engineering project delivery.
• Professional Engineering License in Virginia or the ability to become licensed within three (3) months.
• Successful track record of project delivery through planning, preliminary and final design, including a strong desire for superior client service and delivery.
• Proven ability to lead a team of engineers and designers.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver on time and within budget.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to create and maintain budgets at both the project and corporate level.
• Experience in the business development process within a team environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with clients such as municipalities, counties, commercial and industrial entities.
• Demonstrated civil engineering design and project management experience on a variety of projects throughout Virginia.
• Demonstrated success in achieving scope, schedule, and budget goals.

Work Environment

Work schedule includes 3 days in the office and 2 days out of the office. Flexibility is required depending on workload. The standard work hours are Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. The division values a career-oriented focus on growth and development, with a close-knit and team-oriented environment that emphasizes communication and understanding life"s priorities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Richmond, Virginia.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Richmond, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $135000.00/yr.

Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance. 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match. Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year). All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year. ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Richmond,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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