Civil Engineering Project Manager

S&ME, Inc.•Columbia, SC

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

S&ME is seeking a skilled Project Manager with design and permitting experience to support Oil & Gas projects within our Civil Services team throughout the Carolinas. The ideal candidate is someone with experience in the Oil & Gas industry managing projects related to the design and permitting of pipeline and distribution projects. You thrive working with a high degree of independence and trust in managing your daily work, but with strong support and communication with leadership and peers across locations. You don't wait for direction, but take initiative, anticipate challenges and have a proactive mindset. We are open to hiring in several of our other North & South Carolina offices, including Charlotte, Asheville, Raleigh, Wilmington, Greensboro, Columbia, Charleston, Florence, Greenville-Spartanburg and Myrtle Beach. This is a unique opportunity for professionals with a background in the Oil & Gas industry to work on projects in the Energy Market right here in North and South Carolina.

Requirements

6+ years experience in civil engineering in the energy market, with experience in the onshore oil and gas industry required
3 years+ experience as a project manager or having project management responsibilities
A proven track record of managing multidisciplinary teams with strong communication, organizational, and computer skills
Committed to excellence in client development, proposal writing, and teamwork

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related technical field

Responsibilities

Lead cross‑functional teams responsible for the design and permitting of natural gas transmission and distribution projects, ensuring seamless communication and teamwork.
Direct environmental, natural resource, and cultural resource evaluations for projects located within both new and existing utility corridors.
Oversee full project lifecycle responsibilities, including safety oversight, risk management, quality assurance, scheduling, and budgeting.
Conduct on‑site reviews and maintain consistent client engagement to deliver results that exceed expectations.
Manage the development of environmental and non‑environmental permit packages, such as Erosion & Sedimentation Control Plans, Floodplain Development Permits, grading plans, DOT Encroachments, and Utility Encroachments, while also performing design work for natural gas pipelines and associated facilities.
Collaborate with leadership to pursue new project opportunities, prepare compelling proposals, and broaden the organization's presence within the client community.