Civil Project Manager

Summit Design and Engineering Services is an award-winning, multi-disciplined firm headquartered in Raleigh, NC. Our fast-paced, growth-oriented company strives to deliver innovative, elegant solutions to our clients while providing support and guidance to the communities where we live, work, and play.

At Summit, we know our employees are the backbone of our organization. That's why we've built a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where each team member is valued, heard, and supported in their career goals. We invest directly in our employee's success by offering a wide range of benefits, beyond the basics including student loan reimbursement, paid volunteer hours, education and certification assistance, wellness stipends, and a flexible workplace that encourages work-life balance. When our team succeeds, Summit thrives!

We seek individuals who will contribute to a more diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment. If you're interested in joining over 400 of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply.

We're looking for a Senior Project Manager with deep expertise in site design to lead civil engineering projects that shape how people live, work, and connect. From commercial sites and mixed-use developments. If you're ready to lead projects, mentor teams, and build lasting client relationships while staying close to the design work you love-this is your opportunity.

As a Senior Project Manager specializing in site design, you'll guide the delivery of projects from concept to construction with a focus on technical excellence, creativity, and collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of site development projects including grading, layout, utilities, stormwater, and erosion control.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle-technical design, budget, schedule, QA/QC, permitting, and client coordination.
• Prepare proposals and scopes with accurate schedules and fees that reflect a deep understanding of site constraints and opportunities.
• Assign, oversee, and mentor team members including designers, engineers, and CAD technicians to ensure high-quality, efficient work.
• Provide clear, proactive communication with clients throughout each phase-anticipating needs and solving problems collaboratively.
• Secure entitlements and approvals such as rezonings, special use permits, conditional approvals, site plans, and construction documents.
• Participate in construction administration tasks including site observations, RFI responses, and submittal reviews.
• Generate monthly billing and manage subconsultant invoices.
• Support business development efforts by strengthening client relationships and representing the company at local industry events and meetings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.
• PE licensure (or the ability to obtain within 6 months).
• 8+ years of experience in site/civil design and land development projects.
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and experience preparing full construction drawing sets.
• Expertise in site layout, grading, storm drainage, stormwater management, utility design, and erosion control.
• Strong understanding of local entitlement and permitting processes.
• A proven ability to manage multiple projects while staying organized, detail-oriented, and client-focused.
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills, including experience presenting to Boards and review agencies.
• A desire to lead, mentor, and grow team members while fostering a collaborative culture.

Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. E-verify.

A background check, including a criminal and driving record check, will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.