Civil Engineering Project Manager (Finance)

Job Description

Take Your Career to the Next Level

As a Civil Engineering Project Manager, you will work on exciting site-civil design and land development projects (both public and private) in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Reporting to the Hunt Valley, MD office, successful candidates will perform engineering tasks while taking on project management responsibilities and leading teams to ensure successful project delivery. This role offers opportunities to expand your individual responsibilities as part of a growing team, while working on projects focused in the Maryland Virginia area.

Step into Your New Role

Responsibilities:

Design & Engineering

• Lead all design aspects of engineering projects, including layout, grading, earthwork, storm drain, septic, sanitary sewer, water, stormwater management, and erosion/sediment control.
• Perform field investigations to assess existing site conditions and project needs.
• Prepare and submit design packages to relevant agencies for review and approval.
• Ensure designs comply with federal, state, and local codes, standards, and regulations.
• Draft and review technical specifications for various site-civil design elements.
• Review and approve design work to ensure it meets regulatory standards and client specifications.

Project Management

• Oversee all aspects of site-civil engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality standards.
• Lead technical, cost, and scheduling decisions, driving value and ensuring compliance with internal quality control and risk management protocols (e.g., peer reviews).
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating internal teams, external clients, contractors, and stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Oversee project documentation, including contracts, permits, and change orders.
• Monitor project progress and address challenges during design and construction phases.
• Manage project deliverables, ensuring timely submissions for agency reviews and approvals.
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior engineers and designers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
• Develop and manage project schedules, proactively addressing delays or obstacles.
• Track and manage project budgets, ensuring resources are effectively allocated and financial targets are met.
• Coordinate project resources, ensuring appropriate staffing and technical support.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Interface with clients to understand project requirements and ensure satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Occasionally travel to project/client sites to conduct site visits, complete tasks, and attend meetings as needed.

Permitting & Compliance

• Participate in permitting processes at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Complete as-constructed/as-built drawings to ensure compliance with design specifications and permit requirements.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of site-civil engineering related experience.
• 4+ years project related experience and knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license (MD or PA).
• Must complete Kleinfelder's project manager qualification card within one year.
• Knowledge with MS Office, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D and Revit.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, project managers, supervisors, and other team members.
• Valid driver's license with demonstrated safe driving practices

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays . Expected Salary range is based on experience and location: $110,810- $195,942.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.