Civil Engineering Project Manager

About the role

PEA Group is seeking a collaborative, client-focused engineer to manage private land development projects throughout Michigan. Projects include commercial, industrial, residential, healthcare, higher education, and mixed-use developments.

Lead multidisciplinary project teams, build client relationships, oversee budgets and schedules, and help shape communities. The role also involves mentoring others, solving engineering challenges, and delivering site development projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil engineering and land development projects from proposal through design, permitting, and plan approval.
• Consult with clients about project goals, site requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Lead project planning, scope development, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Direct site development plans, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility design, and permitting.
• Coordinate with civil engineers, landscape architects, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, and other technical professionals.
• Lead development and quality review of site, grading, utility, and stormwater management plans, engineering reports, and construction plan packages.
• Manage project budgets, profitability, billing, and overall financial performance.
• Prepare and negotiate proposals, contracts, and change orders.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and participate in business development efforts.
• Communicate proactively with clients, municipalities, contractors, and regulatory agencies throughout each project.
• Mentor and develop project engineers and technical professionals.

Key facts

• Manages private land development projects throughout Michigan.
• Projects include commercial, industrial, residential, healthcare, higher education, and mixed-use developments.
• The role includes mentoring project engineers and technical professionals.