Site/Civil Project Manager

Goodwyn Mills Cawood LLC•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is one of the largest privately held architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast, with offices located throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina. GMC is seeking a driven and experienced Site/Civil Project Manager to join our Charlotte, NC office. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in site/civil design, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to fostering positive relationships with both clients and team members. In this role, you will lead and grow client relationships while mentoring and developing a talented and expanding site/civil team. You’ll manage a diverse portfolio of projects spanning commercial, institutional, municipal, and residential sectors—offering the opportunity to work on a wide range of project types and scales. At GMC, we take pride in delivering impactful work across public and private sectors, including commercial, educational, institutional, and residential developments—giving you the chance to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or tenured professional in the civil engineering field with Bachelor’s in other engineering discipline
3+ years of site / civil experience with a variety of projects and evidence of growth / leadership in current role
Professional Engineering license in North or South Carolina
Proficiency with Civil 3D and various stormwater software programs
Proficiency with stormwater design and report drafting
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and aptitude to make design decisions

Responsibilities

Overseeing site / civil efforts on a variety of projects and having the ability to design and oversee site layout, grading, stormwater / drainage, infrastructure, erosion & sediment control from concept through completion
Stormwater management design / reports, Hydraulic and Hydrology analysis, SWPPP preparation
Managing site / civil workflow
Maintaining understanding of local and state agency requirements
Meeting with clients, project team members, government agencies and contractors as necessary
Coordinating with permit and entitlement manager to assure all applicable site related permits submittals are made and following through as-builts and platting through project closeout
Training and mentoring fellow civil designers and interns
Performing QA / QC review on civil plans and reports
Maintaining and building client relationships
Time management, team management and organizational skills to drive profitability of projects
Traveling as dictated by projects, clients and company functions. Representing the firm in all aspects of projects and assignments to prospective employees, clients, and the communities we serve.
Reinforcing GMC standards and Core Values to others
Participating in local professional society
Participating in community service activities and understanding implications of involvement