Civil Project Manager | Land & Site Development
The Opportunity:
If you enjoy owning civil projects from initial design through construction but still want to stay involved technically, this is a great opportunity to do both. We're looking for an experienced Civil Project Manager / Professional Engineer / Engineer in Training "EIT" who can take the lead on land and site development projects involving grading, stormwater, water, sewer, drainage, and utilities. This isnt a role where you'll simply hand the technical work off and manage spreadsheets. You'll have the opportunity to stay close to the engineering, work directly with clients, guide projects through permitting, and help lead the team responsible for getting projects across the finish line.
What Youll Be Doing
Leading civil/site development projects from planning and design through permitting and construction
Developing site designs involving grading, storm drainage, water, sewer, and utilities
Using AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop and refine designs
Preparing grading plans, drainage reports, engineering calculations, and construction documents
Leading permitting and coordinating with local and state regulatory agencies
Preparing technical specifications and bid documents
Managing project scope, schedule, budget, and quality
Working directly with clients, contractors, engineers, designers, and multidisciplinary teams
Supporting construction through site visits, field observations, and contractor coordination
Helping guide engineers and designers while maintaining ownership of overall project execution
Identifying design challenges early and developing practical solutions
What We're Looking For: The strongest fit will have:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering
Engineer in Training (EIT) looking toward advance to PE license
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Approximately 8+ years of civil engineering/design experience
Strong understanding in land development and site development
Hands-on experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
Experience designing: Grading
Storm drainage
Water systems
Sanitary sewer
Site utilities
Working knowledge of stormwater hydraulics and hydrology
Experience preparing construction plans, drainage reports, specifications, and bid documents
Experience navigating the permitting and regulatory approval process
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
Confidence communicating directly with clients, contractors, and reviewing agencies
What Will Make You Stand Out
Wed especially like to talk with engineers who have progressed along a path similar to: Civil 3D / Site Design Grading, Drainage & Utilities Permitting Client Interaction Project & Team Ownership You dont need to be someone who wants to step completely away from engineering. This opportunity is particularly well suited for someone who enjoys leading projects while remaining technically involved.
What the Environment Looks Like
This is an on-site, collaborative engineering environment where youll work closely with civil engineers, designers, project managers, contractors, and other disciplines. The role provides a combination of:
Technical civil design
Project management
Client interaction
Team leadership
Permitting
Construction administration
Occasional field/site involvement
Typical schedule:
MondayThursday: 7:30 a.m.5:30 p.m.
Friday: Starting at 7:30 a.m.-11:30 am.
Occasional weekend work may be needed based on project deadlines
Why This Role Could Be Interesting
This is a strong fit for a civil engineer who is ready for more project ownership without giving up the technical side of engineering. You'll get the opportunity to own projects, develop client relationships, guide junior team members, solve technical challenges, and have a direct impact on how projects are delivered.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Greenville, SC.
Pay and Benefits:
The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $135000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Competitive salary plus performance bonus
Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage (100% Employer paid for candidate, and spouse)
401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance
Hands-on mentoring to advance your career
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Greenville, SC.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.