Senior Civil Project Manager - Land Development

About the Role

As a Senior Civil Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing a variety of Civil Engineering projects from conception to completion. You will apply your experience to all aspects of the project including field observation, due diligence research with authorities, site layout design, utility and stormwater design techniques, and permitting, along with responses to inquiries during construction administration. As part of a multi-disciplined firm, you will coordinate with Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural Engineering departments for development of the construction documents. Duties will also include communication with client(s) throughout the life of the projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects with multiple clients simultaneously, while ensuring that timelines are met and communicated.
• Serve as the lead point of contact for clients.
• Manage the financial performance for projects including profit and efficiency evaluations and managing accounts receivable.
• Prepare and negotiate proposals and contracts with clients and sub-consultants.
• Manage project plans including allocating resources, preparing and monitoring project budgets, and scheduling within project parameters.
• Identify design criteria and oversee efficient design and plan preparation.
• Solve design problems using engineering calculations and following general design standards.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external project team.
• Manage, develop, and mentor Project Engineers and Designers.
• Follow QA/QC practices and procedures while continuing to look for opportunities for improvement of quality and efficiency.
• Responsible for fostering continued client relationships and looking for avenues of growth with those clients.
• Participate in new client pursuits.
• Demonstrate an understanding of constructability and complex design and identify liability issues related to design and construction.
• Able to provide risk assessment on projects, estimate potential risks along with costs and probabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• P.E. would be a plus, but not required.
• 10+ years of Civil Engineering Project Management experience in site/civil production, preferably with commercial projects such as retail, hospitality, and/or fueling.
• MS Office required.
• Experience working in Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to identify practical uses for company-approved AI tools to improve team processes, support better decisions, and increase efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to review AI-generated content for accuracy, protect confidential information, and remain responsible for the final work product.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and bonus programs, including professional licensure bonuses.
• Strong 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
• Competitive health benefits including HSA with employer contribution, life insurance options, and supplemental coverage options.
• Generous PTO to help you recharge, relax, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Team wellness challenges, free virtual gym app, wholesale club membership reimbursement, employee recognition programs, paid parental leave, and much more.
• Flexible work environment (hybrid, remote, or in-office).
• Tuition reimbursement to support your growth and professional development.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role based out of the following Core States Group offices: Philadelphia, PA; King of Prussia, PA; Somerville, NJ; Burlington, MA; Minneapolis, MN; Naperville, IL; Charlotte, NC; Tampa, FL; Bentonville, AR; Long Beach, CA; Ontario, CA; Roseville, CA; Bellevue, WA; Kent, WA; Puyallup, WA or Richland, WA. We are also open to remote candidates located in WA.

About the Company

Core States Group is an industry-leading architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) firm trusted by many of the world’s most notable brands. With 24 offices across the United States and Canada, the firm delivers speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design for national multisite programs and projects. Established in 1999, Core States Group drives innovation and improves everyday life for countless people across several markets, including Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and more.