Civil Project Manager (Residential)

Job overview

The Civil Project Manager (Residential) role is onsite in Columbus, OH, with pay of $150,000–$170,000 per year. The position supports residential development projects at The Mannik & Smith Group, a consulting firm providing civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, surveying, and construction support. The project manager leads civil engineering design and delivery for residential developments, coordinating technical work, clients, permitting, and construction support. The role also mentors a multidisciplinary team and contributes to client relationships and business development.

What you'll do

• Manage civil engineering design for large residential developments, including master planning, lot layout, roads, open space, grading, utilities, and stormwater systems
• lead scope, schedule, resourcing, and budget planning
• oversee drawings, reports, and permitting packages
• ensure quality and client alignment
• serve as primary client contact
• present deliverables to clients and agencies
• participate in proposals and business development
• coordinate municipal and Ohio EPA permitting
• oversee construction-phase site visits, RFIs, change orders, and contractor coordination
• and direct and mentor engineers, designers, and technicians.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

civil project manager

residential development

columbus oh

the mannik & smith group

$150,000–$170,000/year

civil engineering

site development

residential land development

professional engineer

autocad civil 3d

stormwater design

permitting

team leadership

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with company match
• health insurance with HSA option
• vision, dental, and life insurance
• flexible schedule
• paid time off
• referral program
• tuition reimbursement
• and Catalytic Coaching development plans.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field, a Professional Engineer license (preferably Ohio) or ability to obtain within six months, and eight or more years of civil site development experience, including at least two years in residential land development. AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency required.

About the employer

The Mannik & Smith Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.