Project Manager - Utilities Engineering

CivilGrid • Charlotte, NC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is ideal for someone ready to step into a senior individual contributor seat with real ownership, bringing both technical credibility and the operational instincts to help build something from the ground up.
CivilGrid’s Data team uncovers and manages the foundational datasets underlying the CivilGrid app. In this role, you’ll be a key early hire for a new group within the Data team laser-focused on delivering insights from engineering record drawings and as-builts.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in project management within subsurface utility engineering (SUE).
• Deep proficiency with project management tools and methodologies, including stakeholder reporting, cross-functional coordination, and timeline ownership.
• Strong ability to interpret and QA civil engineering plans, record drawings, and as-builts with a high degree of accuracy.
• Experienced with GIS and/or CAD software (ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD, MicroStation).
• A systems thinker who proactively identifies inefficiencies and builds toward scale.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and effective working remotely across distributed teams.
• Energized by early-stage environments where you can shape the work, not just execute it.

Nice To Haves

• Background as a field technician and/or utilities research coordinator, giving you hands-on context that translates into better process design.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive digitization workflows end-to-end, setting priorities, managing timelines, and holding stakeholders accountable.
• Serve as a technical authority on utility engineering records and as-builts, providing expert markup, interpretation, and guidance to junior team members.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance standards for digitized deliverables.
• Lead subcontractor and internal team coordination, with a focus on building repeatable, scalable processes.
• Partner directly with Data and Customer Success leadership to identify process gaps and implement operational improvements.

Benefits

• Fast-moving, collaborative, small team where you’ll own meaningful outcomes from Day 1.
• Opportunity to grow as the company scales—your role and scope will grow with us.
• Competitive salary and equity
• Health insurance with FSA (health and dependent care)
• Flexible and hybrid-friendly work environment
• Unlimited PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed