Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Colfax, NC
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Director
FLSA Status: Exempt

Are you a seasoned Civil Engineering professional with a passion for leading projects and building client relationships? Join our team in Colfax, NC as a Senior Project Manager, where you’ll drive successful land development projects, lead a talented team, and play a key role in shaping our company’s growth. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level with a company that values integrity, accountability, and excellence, we want to hear from you!

Company Overview: At FEI, we are driven by accountability, integrity, and strong relationships. We pride ourselves on delivering accurate and efficient client services, fostering positive relationships, and developing our team’s expertise. We are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic team in Colfax, NC.

Job Summary: The Senior Project Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing client projects, ensuring timely and accurate delivery, and maintaining positive client relationships. This position requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in land development engineering, project management, and business development. The ideal candidate will be proficient in AutoCAD and will have a significant role in business development, team management, and the monthly billing process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Management: Serve as the primary contact for multiple clients, overseeing client relationships and ensuring satisfaction.
• Team Supervision: Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Technicians, providing guidance and support.
• Project Oversight: Prepare and monitor project budgets, profitability, and schedules to ensure timely and successful project completion.
• Business Development: Contribute to the formulation of business and marketing plans, playing a key role in expanding the company’s client base.
• Quality Control: Develop and implement quality systems for the team, ensuring high standards are consistently met.
• Employee Management: Assist in the hiring process, manage employee performance, and address any workplace issues in accordance with company policies.
• Financial Management: Oversee work-in-progress, ensure accurate client billing, and manage accounts receivable and collection efforts.
• Design Supervision: Direct and supervise other engineering activities and design projects.

Performance Metrics:

• Business development success
• Financial discipline and project performance
• Client management and satisfaction
• Team and personal growth
• Individual performance

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of relevant land development engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Licenses: Valid North Carolina PE license and a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Ajera financial management software is preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to remain in a stationary position for 90% of the time, with the capability to observe details at close range and effectively communicate information.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment with working hours from Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM, and Friday, 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM.

Additional Information: The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, possess a professional attitude, be a strong communicator, and demonstrate motivation and teamwork.

Direct applicants only. We are not accepting submissions from third-party recruiters or agencies at this time.