Senior Site/Civil Project Manager - Water Infrastructure

Ramboll • Arlington, VA

7h • $120,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Ramboll is hiring a Senior Site/Civil Project Manager to grow its site-design capabilities for municipal and industrial clients. The role is part of the Water Infrastructure Group and combines technical leadership, project delivery, business development, client service, and staff mentorship. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary projects, advise clients, guide technical teams, and help shape the strategic direction of the service area.

The position involves leading site and civil infrastructure projects from planning and design through permitting and construction-phase services. The project manager is responsible for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, change management, client communication, and overall performance. Technical work includes site layout, grading and drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, utility design, permitting, and construction documents. The role also includes quality reviews, multidisciplinary coordination, client relationship development, business development, proposal and interview support, contract negotiations, and mentoring technical staff.

Ramboll describes its culture as open, collaborative, empowering, inclusive, and committed to sustainable change. It offers flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. The anticipated base salary is $120,000–$160,000 per year; the role may also be eligible for bonus, overtime, or other compensation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 10 years of relevant site/civil engineering experience, including progressively responsible technical and project leadership.
• Professional Engineer licensure and ability to obtain licensure in additional project jurisdictions through reciprocity.
• Demonstrated experience managing site/civil projects, including scope, budget, schedule, quality, risk, multidisciplinary coordination, and client communication.
• Strong technical background in site layout, grading and drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, utility design, permitting, and construction-phase services.
• Demonstrated success developing client relationships and contributing to business development, capture planning, proposals, and interviews.
• Ability to lead and review AutoCAD Civil 3D-based design and construction-document production.
• Strong leadership, written communication, and presentation skills, and commitment to mentoring and developing others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience serving municipal and industrial clients.
• Familiarity with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory and permitting requirements.
• Experience with green infrastructure, stormwater-management design, and construction stormwater compliance.
• Established relationships within one or more relevant municipal or industrial markets.
• Ability to build strong relationships with other teams, divisions, and disciplines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills at conferences.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, permitting, and construction-phase delivery of site and civil infrastructure projects for municipal and industrial clients.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, change management, client communication, and overall project performance as project manager and/or lead technical manager.
• Provide technical leadership for site layout, grading and drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, utility design, permitting, and construction-document preparation.
• Build and strengthen client relationships, identify and develop opportunities, contribute to market strategies, and lead or support proposals, interviews, and contract negotiations.
• Lead quality reviews and coordinate civil/site work with water, wastewater, environmental, structural, electrical, geotechnical, and other disciplines.
• Develop, mentor, and coordinate technical staff, and collaborate with Ramboll offices and project managers to assemble teams and support staff growth.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.
• Flexibility in where, when, and how much employees work.
• Potential eligibility for bonus, overtime, or other forms of compensation.

What This Job Offers

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