Civil Engineer - Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants • Knoxville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is hiring a Civil Engineering Project Manager for its Civil Practice in the Knoxville, Tennessee office. The role leads project teams delivering land development and site design for commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial projects. Projects include site layout, grading, stormwater management, utility design, erosion control, and permitting. The project manager works with clients and stakeholders from concept through construction, ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction.

CEC describes itself as an employee-owned firm whose team members are personally invested in serving clients with integrity, delivering results, and building meaningful careers. The Knoxville office is described as a collaborative team in a community with access to natural attractions, cultural amenities, schools, and a professional network.

CEC offers a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities, professional development, and an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success. The company also describes employee resource groups focused on community involvement, early-career development, inclusion and diversity, and opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of civil engineering experience in site development or infrastructure design, or a comparable combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) credential.
• Experience managing civil or site development projects from planning through completion.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and stormwater modeling tools.
• Experience developing project scopes, preparing proposals, and managing projects profitably.
• Experience resolving design and permitting challenges related to grading, stormwater, and utility layouts.
• Familiarity with local and state permitting processes and coordination with regulatory agencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration across teams and with external stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and providing leadership within project teams.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Experience with HydroCAD or HEC-RAS.
• Active participation in professional or client-related organizations.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary civil engineering projects.
• Advanced experience with complex site development and infrastructure design projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage site development and civil engineering projects from proposal through construction, overseeing scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead the design and review of site layout, grading, stormwater systems, utilities, and erosion control.
• Prepare and oversee technical reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and permit applications.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews and ensure deliverables meet regulatory and client requirements.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, contractors, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies throughout project phases.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technical staff, including supporting career development planning and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on business development and strategic client growth initiatives.

Benefits

• Matching 401(k).
• Profit sharing.
• Performance bonus.
• Company stock.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development.
• Work-life balance.
• Opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior