Civil Engineering Project Manager
About The Position
At Legacy Engineering, our engineers work directly with clients, contractors, developers, and company leadership to solve real engineering challenges throughout Virginia. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead land development projects from concept through construction. This position offers the opportunity to manage complex projects, build strong client relationships, mentor engineers, and help shape the future of our growing land development practice. If you're looking for a role where you'll have the autonomy to make decisions, lead projects from start to finish, and work with a collaborative team, we'd like to hear from you. Legacy Engineering is a woman-owned civil engineering firm headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia. We provide land development engineering, geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing and inspections, land surveying, planning, and environmental services to clients throughout the Commonwealth. Unlike many larger firms, our project managers aren't limited to managing schedules and budgets. They play an active role in technical design, client relationships, mentoring staff, and helping grow the business.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- EIT required; PE preferred or the ability to obtain licensure within 12 to 18 months.
- Seven or more years of experience in land development engineering.
- At least two years of project management experience.
- Strong understanding of Virginia site development, permitting, and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and experience using Hydraflow, Storm Sewer, and WaterCAD.
- Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Responsibilities
- Lead land development projects from proposal through construction closeout while serving as the primary point of contact for clients, agencies, and internal project teams.
- Managing commercial, residential, mixed-use, and public land development projects from concept through completion.
- Preparing proposals, scopes of work, schedules, and contracts.
- Coordinating permitting and agency approvals with local jurisdictions, VDOT, and DEQ.
- Designing and reviewing grading, stormwater, utility, and erosion and sediment control plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Performing quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
- Mentoring and developing junior engineers while providing technical guidance throughout project execution.
- Leading project kickoff meetings and coordinating with internal disciplines to deliver successful projects.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional services.
- Managing project budgets, utilization, invoicing, change orders, and overall project performance.
Benefits
- 8 Paid Holidays
- 15 days of PTO
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage including a no cost employee medical option
- HSA and FSA plans available
- Employer paid Short Term, Long Term, Life and AD&D Insurance plans
- 401k plan with up to 5% match
- Continuing education and certifications provided
- Numerous sponsored company events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
