Senior Site/Civil Project Manager

Dewberry•Richmond, VA

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking an experienced Senior Site/Civil Project Manager for our Richmond, VA office. This is an opportunity to lead impactful site/civil design projects within the higher education, public sector and institutional markets, influence strategic growth, and help shape a high‑performing team serving public‑sector clients. We’re looking for a motivated leader with strong technical expertise, proven project management capability, and a passion for developing people and delivering exceptional client service. If you love combining technical excellence with true project leadership, this is your role. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Requirements

BS degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Minimum 8 years of directly related experience
Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, stormwater modeling software, and Microsoft Office
Proven ability to manage multiple project assignments concurrently
Desire to work in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment
Experience working with clients and maintaining project budgets and schedules
Ability to provide technical expertise and guidance to design staff

Responsibilities

Lead teams in all aspects of site/civil design including site layout and planning, grading, stormwater management, erosion & sediment control, utilities, roadways, and permitting
Manage the design and delivery of multiple, concurrent projects
Ensure project quality, schedule, and budget expectations are met.
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and agency staff
Participate in public and construction meetings as needed
Support business development, marketing efforts, and proposal preparation
Oversee, mentor, and train junior and mid‑level team members
Help foster a collaborative, learning‑focused team culture