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Civil Project Manager
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.
Operations
Posted on Mar 31, 2026
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of more than 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions.
Due to MSG's continued growth, a new opening is available for a Civil Project Manager to assist with our projects in Columbus, OH!
Due to MSG's continued growth, a new opening is available for a Civil Project Manager to assist with our projects in Columbus, OH!
- Department
- Civil/Municipal
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Workplace type
- Hybrid
Key Responsibilities
Position Overview
The Civil Engineering Project Manager will lead the planning, design, and management of site development projects for private-sector clients. This role involves overseeing project lifecycle activities, managing client relationships, coordinating internal and external teams, and ensuring the successful execution of site development projects such as commercial, industrial, institutional, and mixed-use developments.
Project Management & Delivery
- Lead and manage civil site development projects from concept through construction.
- Prepare and oversee design of site layout, grading, utilities, stormwater management, and roadway access.
- Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Monitor project performance to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
- Provide technical guidance, coordination, and quality oversight for design teams.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on assigned projects.
- Develop long-term client relationships and support new project opportunities.
- Present project deliverables to clients, regulatory agencies, and municipal authorities.
- Participate in proposal preparation, project interviews, and business development initiatives.
Technical & Regulatory
- Prepare and review engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and reports.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Coordinate permitting efforts with agencies such as municipalities, county engineers, and the Ohio EPA.
- Oversee construction-phase support including RFIs, submittal reviews, and site visits.
Team Leadership
- Mentor and support junior engineers, designers, and technicians.
- Coordinate with multi-disciplinary MSG teams including environmental, geotechnical, transportation, and construction services.
- Foster a positive, collaborative project team environment
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferably in Ohio, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- 8+ years of relevant experience in civil site development design and project management.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and common civil engineering design tools.
- Strong understanding of site grading, utility design, hydrology/hydraulics, and stormwater management.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects, budgets, and client relationships.
Preferred
- Experience with commercial, industrial, institutional, or mixed-use site development projects.
- Knowledge of Columbus-area agencies, permitting processes, and development codes.
- Experience supervising and mentoring engineering staff.
- Strong communication, organization, and presentation skills.
Benefits
- 401(k) w/ company match
- Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!
It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.
About The Mannik & Smith Group
As one of the premier multi-disciplined consulting firms, we work with an exclusive collection of some of the best and fastest growing private entities, municipalities and governmental agencies in the region, nation and around the globe.
Our Hiring Process
Stage 1:
Applied
Stage 2:
Initial Screening
Stage 3:
1st Interview
Stage 4:
Offer
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