Senior Project Manager and Deputy Office Manager

KS Engineers, P.C. • Philadelphia, PA

1d • $130,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

KS Engineers, P.C. (KSE) is seeking a Senior Project Manager and Deputy Office Manager for its Philadelphia office. This role involves leading civil engineering design tasks, developing stormwater management designs, and ensuring compliance with Philadelphia-specific regulations. The position also includes Deputy Office Manager responsibilities such as acting as Office Manager in their absence, cultivating client relationships, leading proposal development, representing KSE at industry events, mentoring junior staff, supporting hiring, managing workloads, overseeing quality control, and coordinating project billing. The ideal candidate will have a genuine investment in Philadelphia's built environment, strong engineering judgment, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Pennsylvania required, or PE licensure in another state with eligibility for Pennsylvania reciprocity.
• 12 to 15 years of experience in site and civil engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of the land development process, including zoning and variance approvals, permitting, agency coordination, and construction administration.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects in the City of Philadelphia, including working knowledge of PWD, Department of Streets, L&I, and PCPC permitting and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing client relationships and leading project teams as a senior engineer or project manager.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience delivering publicly funded infrastructure, institutional, or parks and recreation projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute civil engineering design tasks across all phases of project delivery — from site layout, grading, and utility design through permitting, construction documents, and construction administration.
• Develop stormwater management designs that comply with Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) Stormwater Management Guidelines for Private Development, such as bioretention, subsurface infiltration, and porous pavement. Must have thorough knowledge of PWD stormwater regulations, the PWD drainage manual and approval process.
• Develop designs and permit submissions that comply with the Philadelphia Code and applicable municipal regulations. Must be familiar with zoning and construction permitting through the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I); Department of Streets requirements for private development and right-of-way work; Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC) site plan review; and other City of Philadelphia regulatory requirements.
• Prepare technical specifications, design reports, complete quantity take-offs and cost estimates, and develop realistic construction schedules to support project delivery.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, managing project communications, responding to technical questions, and presenting design progress throughout all project phases.
• Maintain current knowledge of evolving design criteria, regulatory requirements, and industry technology, and apply that knowledge to improve the quality and efficiency of project delivery.
• Serve as acting Office Manager in the Office Manager's absence.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing clients, serving as a trusted point of contact and identifying opportunities for expanded services.
• Lead and contribute to proposal development, including technical scopes of work, fee estimates, and interview preparation, actively supporting the growth of the Philadelphia office.
• Represent KSE at industry events, professional organizations, and municipal meetings.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff, including engineers, CADD technicians, and interns.
• Support hiring decisions and participate in candidate interviews.
• Assign and balance workloads across the Philadelphia team.
• Support quality control reviews of project deliverables.
• Oversee project billing, invoicing, and accounts receivable in coordination with firm leadership.
• Manage multiple projects on schedule and under budget.
• Collaborate effectively with internal project teams, subconsultants, and client staff, contributing positively to team culture and project outcomes.
• Travel to project sites and meet clients as needed.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription coverage through a nationally recognized provider, with KSE contributing a significant portion of premiums for both individual and family plans
• Dental and vision coverage, with KSE contributing a substantial portion of premiums
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching at every pay period
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses
• Commuter benefits for transit and parking expenses
• Term life insurance, fully paid by KSE
• Long-term disability insurance, fully paid by KSE
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick days, and personal time, with additional vacation accruing with tenure
• Discretionary year-end bonus
• Reimbursement for work-related training, certification courses, and continuing education
• Company-paid PDHs and support for PE license renewal
• Raises upon passing PE and PLS exams
• Employee referral bonus program

What This Job Offers

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