Project Manager - Civil Engineer

Are you a civil, construction, or architectural engineer seeking a role that expands your skills into non-traditional civil engineering projects? Giles Flythe Engineers is looking for a Professional Engineer to work in one of our North Carolina or Virginia offices on Community Association projects—including capital reserve projects and construction administration—as well as commercial projects like Property Condition Assessments (PCA) and Phase 1 Environmental Assessments. Learn more at www.gfengineers.com.

About the role

This position offers hands-on project involvement, client interaction, mentorship opportunities for EIs, and growth within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with condominium, multi-family, and single-family Community Association Managers and Board of Directors.
• Perform on-site field investigations to complete take-offs and evaluations of buildings and site improvements.
• Develop 30-year capital reserve plans for communities, including life expectancy, remaining life, and cost to maintain capital expenditures.
• Meet with Associations and community members to review and finalize Reserve Studies and answer questions.
• Participate in additional services such as:
  • Construction administration projects (e.g., roof repair/replacement, façade/siding repair/replacement, paving, window/door replacement).
  • Commercial real estate due diligence inspections (PCAs and Phase 1 Environmental Assessments).
  • Residential structural evaluations.
• Communicate effectively and professionally in writing and verbally with clients, including homeowners, property owners, contractors, engineers, and architects.
• Travel routinely to project locations within the region.
• Perform inspections requiring physical activities such as climbing ladders, accessing roofs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and balancing.

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years of related civil or structural engineering or construction experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil, construction, architectural, or related engineering from an accredited program.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain one within six months (required).
• Reserve Specialist (RS) designation (preferred but not required).
• Strong communication skills with daily client interaction.
• Proven technical and report writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Team-oriented mindset with willingness to adapt and learn new tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe, and AutoCAD.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available).

About Giles Flythe Engineers

Founded in 2003, Giles Flythe Engineers specializes in evaluating buildings and site improvements. We work with property owners and community associations on problem-solving, repair/maintenance planning, pre-purchase due diligence, cost estimating, and structural design. Our clients include commercial real estate investors, homeowners, community associations, general contractors, and architects. We serve thousands of properties annually, ranging from commercial real estate to high-rise condominiums, townhome communities, and single-family residential properties.

Our Team

Our team brings diverse engineering expertise, including environmental, structural, site civil, land development, stormwater, mechanical engineering, and building envelope evaluations. We foster a highly collaborative culture with a decentralized leadership structure, empowering autonomous team members to make decisions.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus quarterly performance-based bonuses.
• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
• 401k retirement plan.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Gym membership reimbursement.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities as the company expands.