Site/Civil Project Manager

What You Will Do

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead land development projects from proposal and planning phases through execution and closeout.
• Develop project execution strategies, schedules, staffing plans, budgets, and resource forecasts to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Oversee the design of commercial project sites, including grading; stormwater (SWM) and erosion & sediment control (ESC) design; preparation of SWM/ESC plans and reports; local, state, and federal permits and approvals; and regulatory closeout.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams consisting of engineering, design, GIS, survey, environmental, permitting, right-of-way, and construction support professionals.
• Monitor project performance to proactively identify and resolve issues related to scope, schedule, quality, staffing, and financial performance.
• Assist with construction administration, including submittal reviews, requests for information (RFIs), and site inspections.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Woolpert's quality standards and client expectations.

Client Engagement & Relationship Management

• Serve as the project-level technical lead and primary point of contact for assigned projects.
• Foster long-term client relationships through exceptional service, communication, and project delivery.
• Lead project meetings and project reviews.
• Coordinate with client managers to identify opportunities to expand Woolpert's services and support client growth objectives.

Financial & Contract Management

• Manage project budgets, profitability, invoicing, forecasts, earned revenue, subcontractor costs, and overall project financial performance.
• Track project metrics and key performance indicators to ensure projects achieve operational and financial goals.
• Administer contracts, negotiate scope changes, and manage change orders.
• Collaborate with leadership to mitigate project risks and improve project performance.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide leadership and direction to project teams, ensuring alignment with project goals and client expectations.
• Assist staff with technical leadership to further their skills and career growth.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with senior leadership to support strategic business objectives.

Growth & Business Development

• Support business development efforts through proposal development, project scoping, and estimating.
• Facilitate client relationships through quality communication, service, and deliverables.
• Contribute to the continued growth and expansion of Woolpert's Energy Group.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or equivalent licensure/certification allowing for legal submission of required plans, permits, and approvals in Pennsylvania.
• 10+ years of progressive design experience with land development projects, including grading, SWM, and ESC design; local ordinance requirements; and state/federal permitting.
• Demonstrated success managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and financial performance.
• Strong understanding of project controls, risk management, contract administration, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and successfully manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with site design in the solar energy industry, including common project delivery structures, site layout requirements, and the utility interconnection process.
• Experience working with energy developers, EPC firms, review agencies, and large infrastructure clients.
• General understanding of project management software such as Microsoft Dynamics or Deltek Vantagepoint.
• Additional site/civil experience and licensure in Pennsylvania.

Pay and benefits

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range $118,200 - $177,400 USD

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

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