Site Civil Engineering Project Manager

Woolpert•Columbus, OH

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking. Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work ® , Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth. Position Overview Woolpert is hiring a Project Manager to join our dynamic Energy Team at our Columbus, OH office. This position reports to the Project Management Leader and is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and managing active site civil projects within our Energy Practice. Qualified candidates will have 8+ years in managing site civil engineering projects. This role may accommodate full-time in-person, hybrid, or primarily remote working arrangements and does require some business travel to field sites and client offices. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years relevant Engineering, Survey, or Civil Construction Industry experience required.
The ability to drive technical discussion and site civil design, QA/QC engineering plans, and support a culture of continuous improvements to project deliverables.
Strong project management fundamentals.
A proactive, client-focused approach with the ability to build trust and collaboration, and to communicate effectively both internally and externally.
Comfort using standard Office software, including Bluebeam.
Good written and verbal English, including ability to write project notes and short technical reports without AI tools.
Ability to travel occasionally to field and office locations for local client and project needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with proposals, scope/schedule/fee management, and program development preferred.
Additional relevant software proficiency is preferred (Civil3D, HydroCAD, ESRI products, etc).
A professional registration is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong, supportive relationships, ensuring excellent client service and a collaborative team approach.
Act as the primary point of contact between clients and internal project teams, ensuring clear communication and expectations; managing schedule, scope, project financials, QA/QC, and deliverables; and anticipating and resolving project issues.
Set projects, programs, and staff up for success and continuous improvement by applying a structured, step-by-step mindset to create, document, and apply lessons.
Provide civil engineering-related technical guidance for both rural and urban energy transmission projects.

Benefits

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world.
Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!
Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Pay Range $101,200 - $151,800 USD

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