Civil/Site Land Development Project Manager

Colliers Engineering & Design • Southfield, MI

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About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Civil Engineering Project Manager to join its Civil/Site team. The role is responsible for project management, leadership, profitability, and client management for a project design team, including financial performance, proposal and invoice preparation, budget monitoring, staff supervision, project scheduling, and civil engineering design tasks. The Project Manager works with office staff and senior management to complete projects within established budgets and deadlines. The position may be located in the Lansing, Grand Rapids, or Southfield, Michigan office. Projects may include warehousing, sporting venues, commercial and residential development, and mixed-use establishments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• At least 8 years of related experience.
• Experience in commercial and industrial land development projects.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and ability to mentor junior staff in design skills.
• Ability to interact well with coworkers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and exceptional analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of local city, county, and state land use processes and regulations.
• Advanced technical skills in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading, and other site development-related designs.
• Dedicated, responsive, and organized.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English to comprehend written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure in a related field.
• Valid driver's license.
• Construction oversight experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical accuracy, standard engineering practices, and appropriate documentation in plans, reports, and design documents.
• Manage or review conceptual planning, detailed grading, drainage design, and other civil engineering design tasks, with attention to value engineering.
• Perform final ordinance reviews, coordinate utility service research, assist with outside agency responses, and conduct construction site visits to evaluate issues.
• Provide quality control for project documents.
• Identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend solutions to peers and management.
• Develop project schedules and construction timelines.
• Manage multiple projects and workloads with competing deadlines.
• Prepare proposal scopes, project schedules, and change orders as required.
• Manage project finances, including invoice preparation, accounts receivable, and profitability.
• Work independently on multiple projects and lead engineers in a team environment.
• Manage client relationships through status updates and project-specific discussions.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical training as needed.
• Ensure company-standard AutoCAD procedures for layering, details, and related practices are followed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid pregnancy disability leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
• Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
• Employee referral bonuses and professional license bonuses.
• Straight-time compensation for exempt employees’ billable hours in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
• Education reimbursement.
• Free access to hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses through an in-house resource.
• Mentorship program.
• Wellness program.
• Women’s Organization.
• Ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
• Safe and comfortable work environment and potential for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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