Sr. Project Manager - Civil/Site Land Development

Colliers Engineering & Design•Houston, TX

About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Civil Engineering Senior Project Manager to join its Civil/Site team in Houston, Texas. The role leads civil/site land development projects from start to finish, overseeing budgets, proposals, design tasks, schedules, client relationships, and team delivery. The manager works with senior leadership and colleagues to complete projects on time and within budget while supporting profitability and client satisfaction. Projects may include solar fields, warehouse complexes, residential communities, commercial developments, and mixed-use downtown spaces. The position manages project technical quality, design development, construction timelines, financial performance, and client communication. It also leads and mentors engineers, reviews direct reports’ time sheets and performance, and ensures that the company’s AutoCAD standards are followed. The role may include construction site visits and coordination with utilities, outside agencies, and regulatory bodies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.).
At least 8 years of experience in civil/site land development.
Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and ability to mentor junior staff in developing design skills.
Ability to interact effectively with coworkers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail and exceptional analytical and judgment capabilities.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Knowledge of local city, county, and state land use processes and regulations.
Advanced technical skills in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading, and other site development-related designs.
Dedicated, responsive, and organized.
Ability to read, write, and understand English to comprehend job-related written communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

Construction oversight experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor project schedules and capital cost budgets to satisfy clients and control work and productivity.
Oversee technical accuracy, standard engineering practices, and appropriate documentation in plans, reports, and design documents.
Manage and/or review design tasks, including conceptual planning, detailed grading, and drainage designs, to achieve value engineering.
Perform final ordinance reviews, coordinate utility service research, assist with outside agency responses, and visit construction sites to evaluate issues.
Ensure quality control for all project documents.
Work toward predetermined profit and productivity goals, event schedules, and manpower estimates.
Identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend solutions to peers and management.
Develop project schedules and construction timelines.
Manage multiple projects and workloads with competing deadlines.
Prepare proposal scopes, project schedules, and change orders as needed.
Manage project finances, including invoice preparation, accounts receivable, and profitability.
Work independently on multiple projects and lead engineers in a team environment.
Manage client relationships, provide status updates, and discuss project-specific matters.
Review direct reports’ time sheets during the specified reporting period.
Mentor and provide technical training to junior staff as needed, and evaluate employee performance in accordance with company policy.
Ensure company-standard AutoCAD procedures for layering, details, and related practices are used.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Paid pregnancy disability leave.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
Straight-time compensation for exempt employees’ billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
Education reimbursement.
Access to an in-house resource offering educational and self-enrichment courses.
Mentorship program.
Wellness program.
Women’s Organization.
Philanthropic opportunities.
Safe and comfortable work environment.
Career advancement opportunities.