Senior Civil Project Manager

KBJW • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Koontz Bryant Johnson Williams (KBJW) is seeking a Senior Civil Project Manager to join its team in Richmond, Virginia. The role plans and finalizes multiple residential, commercial, and public land development projects according to deadlines and within budget, ensuring work is complete, accurate, and consistent with good engineering practice. The position requires diverse land development project experience, as well as business development and client-growth experience.

The Senior Project Manager prepares proposals and participates in interviews and presentations; plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates engineering work; and manages design teams that may include staff from multiple locations or disciplines. The role is responsible for coordinating multiple project completions within budget and on schedule, initiating client billing, handling scope changes and contract administration, and reviewing contracts to flag non-standard concerns for supervisor or Director review and approval. The position also independently performs assignments, mentors and trains staff, develops client relationships, and grows the client base through business development.

KBJW describes itself as a family-oriented engineering firm that has served clients for more than 30 years and has been recognized as a Top Workplace. It offers interesting projects, a friendly atmosphere, professional development, and a competitive benefits package. The company states that its work contributes to environmental protection and sustainability and describes its team culture as collaborative and inclusive.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10 or more years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Proficiency with other engineering software required in the area of expertise.
• Ability to sit for long periods, stand, walk, and manipulate (carry, lift, move) light to medium weights of 10–30 pounds.
• Ability to walk construction job sites.
• Good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate technical equipment, read technical information, and analyze complex data.
• Ability to travel occasionally to offsite locations for work or work-related errands and to attend meetings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals and participate in proposal interviews and presentations.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work.
• Manage design teams, including staff from multiple locations and/or disciplines.
• Coordinate multiple project completions within budget and on schedule.
• Initiate client billing and handle scope changes and contract administration.
• Review contracts and flag non-standard areas of concern for supervisor and/or Director review and approval.
• Independently perform assignments.
• Mentor other staff and assume training responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain client relationships to obtain future work.
• Grow the client base through business development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Professional development and career-growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and salary.

What This Job Offers

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