Senior Project Manager - Site Design

OHM Advisors • Columbus, OH

7h

About The Position

OHM Advisors is seeking a Senior Project Manager for site design to lead civil engineering design for new construction and redevelopment projects serving private-sector residential, commercial, and industrial clients. The role works closely with Principals and production staff to develop scopes of services aligned with client needs and guide technical design from concept through construction. The Project Manager supports high-quality deliverables, strong client relationships, and community-focused solutions.

The position manages multiple site development projects, including their scope, budgets, schedules, staffing, and deliverables. It provides technical oversight of site design work, leads quality reviews, serves as a primary client contact, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, subconsultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies. The role also contributes to proposals and business development, oversees construction-phase services, and supports the growth and development of site design staff and practice standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 15–20 years of progressive site design or land development experience, including private development projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Proven experience managing project teams, client relationships, budgets, and schedules.
• Strong technical knowledge of grading, stormwater management, utilities, and construction documents.
• Knowledge of development regulations, permitting processes, and accessibility standards.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and stormwater modeling software.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience preparing proposals and supporting business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple site design projects to meet schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Review work prepared by site design engineers, designers, and technicians for accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to best practices.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges during design.
• Oversee project scope, budgets, schedules, staffing, and deliverables.
• Serve as the primary client contact and communicate project progress.
• Guide site feasibility evaluations and address design, infrastructure, and permitting challenges.
• Oversee civil site design, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and site access.
• Lead QA/QC reviews to ensure project deliverables are accurate, complete, and coordinated.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, subconsultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Develop proposals and support business development efforts for private development opportunities.
• Oversee construction-phase services, including site visits, submittal reviews, and responses to RFIs.
• Guide site design staff and support their professional growth and the quality of their work.
• Provide site design leadership through design and technical construction documentation phases.
• Work with discipline leadership to staff projects and monitor utilization levels.
• Collaborate with Principals and geographic leadership to manage, mentor, and guide team members.
• Collaborate with other discipline leaders to develop best practices and advance the Site Design practice.

Benefits

• BCBSM medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company profit sharing
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid professional association membership
• Tuition and certification expense reimbursement
• Volunteer Service Leave
• 100% employer-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability options
• Voluntary Wellness Program
• OHM Grad School
• OHM University

What This Job Offers

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