What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Project Manager position at SUMMIT DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.?
Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain strong client relationships by exceeding expectations through collaboration, responsiveness, and problem-solving
- Serve as a primary client contact, providing regular project updates, addressing concerns, and coordinating with stakeholders
- Prepare project proposals, including scope, schedules, and fee estimates
- Lead the execution of site civil projects, overseeing technical design, permitting, approvals, financial performance, and client coordination
- Ensure compliance with local jurisdictional requirements, entitlement processes, and permitting regulations
- Develop detailed project plans and monitor progress, schedules, and budgets to meet profitability goals
- Assign and manage workloads, schedules, and priorities for project teams
- Ensure department and individual QA/QC standards are followed consistently
- Mentor and lead staff to promote efficiency, quality, and professional growth
- Assist the Department Manager with the implementation and improvement of processes, procedures, and operational practices
- Advise the Department Manager on project-related operational and management matters
- Support business development efforts by maintaining existing client relationships and pursuing new opportunities through industry involvement, meetings, and events
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in site civil engineering and project management
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado
- Advanced proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated design experience in site planning, layout, grading, storm drainage, stormwater management, utilities, erosion control, and landscaping
- Strong understanding of entitlement processes and local permitting requirements
- Proven experience managing projects, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Strong engineering judgment, analytical skills, and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the organization externally
- Self-motivated, proactive, and solutions-oriented leadership style