Senior Civil Project Manager
About The Position
As a Senior Civil Project Manager, you will manage a variety of civil engineering projects from conception through completion. The work spans field observation, due diligence research with authorities, site layout, utility and stormwater design, permitting, and responding to inquiries during construction administration. You will coordinate construction-document development with Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural Engineering departments and communicate with clients throughout each project. You will assign tasks to team members, monitor progress, and ensure projects are completed on time and to a high standard. This is a hybrid role based out of one of Core States Group’s offices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; King of Prussia, Pennsylvania; or Somerville, New Jersey. Core States Group is an architecture, engineering, and construction firm with 26 offices across the United States and Canada, serving national multisite programs and projects across markets including convenience, distributed generation, financial, grocery, housing, industrial, restaurants, retail, semiconductor, and zero-emission vehicle infrastructure.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- At least 10 years of Civil Engineering Project Management experience in site/civil production.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
- Experience working in Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
- Ability and willingness to identify practical uses for company-approved AI tools to improve team processes, support better decisions, and increase efficiency.
- Ability to review AI-generated content for accuracy, protect confidential information, and remain responsible for the final work product.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; it is a plus but not required.
- Experience with commercial projects, preferably in retail, hospitality, and/or fueling.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously, ensuring timelines are met and communicated.
- Serve as the lead point of contact for clients.
- Manage project financial performance, including profit and efficiency evaluations and accounts receivable.
- Prepare and negotiate proposals and contracts with clients and sub-consultants.
- Manage project plans, including resource allocation, project budgets, and scheduling within project parameters.
- Identify design criteria and oversee efficient design and plan preparation.
- Solve design problems using engineering calculations and general design standards.
- Coordinate with internal disciplines and external project teams.
- Manage, develop, and mentor Project Engineers and Designers.
- Follow QA/QC practices and procedures and seek opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.
- Foster ongoing client relationships and identify opportunities for growth with those clients.
- Participate in new client pursuits.
- Apply an understanding of constructability and complex design, and identify liability issues related to design and construction.
- Assess project risks and estimate potential risks, costs, and probabilities.
Benefits
- Competitive wages and bonus programs, including professional licensure bonuses.
- 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
- Competitive health benefits, including an HSA with employer contribution, life insurance options, and supplemental coverage options.
- Generous paid time off.
- Team wellness challenges and a free virtual gym app.
- Wholesale club membership reimbursement.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Paid parental leave.
- Flexible work environment, with office, remote, or blended work options.
- Tuition reimbursement to support education and professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
