Civil Engineering Project Manager

Job overview

The Civil Engineering Project Manager role is primarily office-based in Grand Rapids, MI, with periodic travel to project sites, client meetings, and municipal agencies. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Paradigm Design’s Civil Engineering department and its land development and infrastructure projects. This role exists to lead projects from planning through construction completion, balancing scope, budgets, schedules, quality, client relationships, and team performance. It also contributes to department growth through staff leadership, business development, and operational improvements.

What you'll do

• Lead planning, design, permitting, and construction administration for land development and civil engineering projects
• manage scope, staffing, schedules, budgets, quality, client expectations, project financials, and risks
• oversee engineering plans and technical documents
• serve as primary client contact and coordinate with contractors, consultants, municipalities, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams
• mentor and guide staff
• contribute to proposals, client presentations, and business development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

civil engineering project manager

grand rapids mi

paradigm design

full-time

land development

infrastructure projects

project management

professional engineer (pe)

autocad civil 3d

staff leadership

client relationships

occasional travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Professional Engineer (PE) license and a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; at least 10 years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience; AutoCAD Civil 3D knowledge; occasional local and regional travel.

About the employer

Paradigm Design is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.