Project Manager I – Civil Engineering

📍 Land Development & Public Infrastructure Projects

Ripple Effect Consulting (REC)

About the Opportunity
Ripple Effect Consulting (REC) is partnering with a growing civil engineering firm
seeking an experienced Project Manager I (PM-I) to lead complex, multidiscipline civil
engineering projects across land development and public infrastructure sectors.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a technically strong, client-focused
professional who enjoys mentoring teams, driving project success, and helping grow a
respected engineering practice.
 
What You’ll Do
Project Leadership
∙Lead large-scale and multidiscipline civil engineering projects from planning
through completion
∙Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, QA/QC, and client communication
∙Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients and agency coordination
∙Monitor project progress and proactively address challenges
Technical Engineering & Design
∙Perform and oversee civil engineering design including:
oGrading & drainage
oStormwater management & hydrology/hydraulic modeling
oWater & sewer infrastructure
oRoadway/intersection design
oErosion control & paving
∙Prepare construction plans, technical reports, calculations, cost estimates, and
submission packages
∙Support agency review and permitting processes
Team Development & Mentorship
∙Mentor junior and senior engineering staff
∙Promote project management best practices and technical excellence
∙Lead QA/QC initiatives and improve team efficiencies
∙Provide technical guidance on complex engineering challenges
 
Business Development
∙Support marketing and business development initiatives
∙Strengthen existing client relationships while helping expand new opportunities
∙Participate in community engagement and industry visibility efforts
 
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications
∙Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Planning, Landscape
Architecture, or related field
∙10+ years of civil engineering experience, including leadership/project
management responsibilities
∙Strong understanding of:
oLand development design
oStormwater & utility infrastructure
oRoadway geometry and grading
oPermitting and regulatory processes
oContract administration and financial project management
∙Proven ability to successfully manage clients, teams, schedules, and budgets
∙Strong communication and presentation skills
Preferred Experience
∙Background in private development projects including commercial, residential,
and mixed-use developments
∙Experience working with local municipalities and public agencies
∙Community involvement and professional industry engagement
 
Tools & Technical Skills
Experience with the following is strongly preferred:
∙Civil 3D
∙Microsoft 360
∙Surveying principles and coordination
∙Standard civil engineering software platforms
 
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
✅ High-visibility leadership role 
✅ Diverse project portfolio 
✅ Strong growth potential 
✅ Collaborative engineering culture 
✅ Opportunity to influence project strategy and team development 

If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where you can combine technical 
expertise, client management, and mentorship while helping shape impactful civil 
engineering projects, we’d love to connect. 

Apply today through Ripple Effect Consulting (REC).