Senior Engineering Project Manager - Civil

CERES ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC•Sarasota, FL

7h•$185,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Ceres Global is a network of companies delivering integrated solutions in infrastructure, power, environmental services, and community resilience. Founded in 1976, Ceres has grown from a Midwest operation to a global enterprise with nine offices across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, India, and New Zealand. With $2 billion in bonded project capacity and nearly 50 years of experience, Ceres Global serves clients worldwide through specialized units in disaster recovery, electrical infrastructure, power generation, heavy civil construction, environmental restoration, and materials recovery. These units operate as one cohesive force, combining local insight, shared resources, and global expertise to create lasting impact. Driven by Purpose. Powered by People. At Ceres, we believe you’re more than just an employee; you’re part of a team with a purpose and a meaningful mission. Whether in management, field operations, or behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in restoring hope, helping communities recover and rebuild. We value initiative, respect diversity, and give our people the freedom to lead. We offer competitive pay, travel opportunities, and a culture built on resilience and teamwork. If you show up with compassion, share the commitment, react with urgency, and deliver solutions, you’ll fit right in. We don’t just respond to challenges; we rise to them. Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. is hiring an experienced Senior Engineering Project Manager – Civil to join our team at our Sarasota, FL corporate headquarters. This role reports directly to the CEO. You will oversee large scale environmental, heavy-civil infrastructure projects from planning through close out activities. This role provides overall accountability for safety, schedule, budget, quality, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder coordination across multi-disciplinary project teams and field operations. As a Senior Engineering Project Manager, you will initially manage a high-risk, environmentally sensitive project involving earthwork, debris removal, dredging, hauling, temporary sites, and restoration activities, in regulated or water-adjacent environments. This will require you to be onsite in Lake Adger, NC.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, or a related field.
8–12+ years of progressive project management experience in heavy civil, environmental services, infrastructure, dredging, or similar industries.
Proven experience managing large, complex projects with multiple subcontractors and regulatory oversight.
Strong understanding of construction and environmental compliance requirements.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and operational risk.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with federally funded or publicly regulated projects.
Familiarity with environmental permitting processes (e.g., Clean Water Act, and erosion).
Professional certifications such as PMP, PE, or CCM.
Experience working in water-adjacent or environmentally sensitive environments.

Responsibilities

Lead all phases of the project lifecycle including pre-construction planning, mobilization, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
Develop and manage comprehensive project execution plans, schedules, and resource plans.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements and technical specifications.
Provide strategic oversight across multiple workstreams, subcontractors, and field teams.
Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all project operations.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations and permit conditions.
Coordinate inspections, audits, and corrective actions related to safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
Support permitting processes and ensure field operations align with approved permits and environmental requirements.
Communicate project status, risks, and milestones to internal leadership and external partners.
Manage project budgets, cost controls, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract administration, and performance management.
Evaluate and administer change orders, resolve claims, and implement risk mitigation strategies to protect project outcome.
Ensure accurate project documentation for reimbursement, audits, and closeout.
Oversee complex field operations including equipment utilization, hauling logistics, material handling, and site restoration.
Coordinate activities across temporary work areas, staging sites, disposal locations, and transportation routes.
Monitor productivity, equipment efficiency, and field performance to optimize operations.
Lead, mentor, and develop project managers, superintendents, engineers, and field staff.
Facilitate regular project meetings, safety briefings, and performance reviews.
Foster collaboration between operations, environmental, safety, and administrative teams.