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Project Manager/Division Manager- Civil Engineering– Asheville or Hickory, NC

Mattern & Craig
Hickory, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/3/2026

Company Culture & Structure:

  • Agile team environment with exciting project opportunities.
  • Employee-owned firm: Employees have a direct stake in the company’s success and future.
  • Small firm atmosphere with large firm capabilities and benefits.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

  • Company paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plans with a company match
  • Hybrid work schedules
  • 9 Holidays & Paid time off

Project Manager/Division Manager- Civil Engineering– Asheville or Hickory, NC

Mattern & Craig, is seeking a motivated professional for a leadership position in our civil engineering division. The focus of the position is managing civil, utility, stormwater, land development and related projects. This is a Project Manager/Division Manager – Civil Engineering position in our Asheville or Hickory, NC office.


Applicants must be proficient with civil engineering practices and methodology and have working knowledge of design plan preparation and review using industry standard software. Experience with local government, utility, and land development projects is highly desired but equivalent experience in other related fields will be considered. Familiarity with asset management and data analytics technology for utilities and local governments is desirable.


Previous client and project development experience, excellent communication skills and a willingness to build and lead a team is highly valued. The successful candidate will manage multiple design projects; develop project schedules and budgets; supervise design team members and provide quality assurance for meeting design criteria and regulatory requirements. Additionally, the role will require assisting in the development of Statements of Qualifications (SOQ), technical proposals and presentations; and coordinating with clients, sub-consultants, government, regulatory and funding agencies.


Experience:


  • NC Registered PE preferred or licensure in an adjacent state and the ability to obtain NC licensure within 6 months is required

  • BSCE from ABET accredited engineering program, MS or higher degree is certainly desirable

  • Excellent engineering design, project management, and communication skills

  • Minimum of 12 years experience – including 5 years in project management and client services

  • Knowledge of local design standards and regulatory agencies

  • Experience with municipalities, utilities, land development, and related agencies

Mattern & Craig is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For questions, email hr@matternandcraig.com.

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