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About the Role

The Project Manager serves as the lead for assigned land development projects, responsible for technical design, client and project management, and team leadership to ensure deliverables meet client expectations. This role also facilitates coordination across disciplines, agencies, and clients, while supporting junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Project Management
• Project Initiation & Planning
• Contract & Proposal Management
• Budget & Cost Management
• Schedule Management
• Team & Resource Management
• Client & Stakeholder Communication
• Quality Assurance & Control
• Permitting & Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Project Closeout
• Prepare civil engineering plans in AutoCAD Civil 3D from concept to construction documents.
• Produce technical exhibits for agency coordination or public presentations.
• Independently design site grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater systems.
• Perform hydrology and hydraulic calculations, SWPPPs, and engineering reports.
• Support entitlement and permitting processes with technical documents and coordination.
• Ensure all designs comply with jurisdictional standards and environmental regulations.
• Participate in construction cost estimation and plan reviews.
• Develop and maintain detailed construction drawings, exhibits, and CAD models.
• Use modeling software for utility systems, water quality, and stormwater modeling.
• Implement QA/QC procedures throughout project phases
• Review deliverables for accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance
• Contact for clients and subconsultants.
• Lead internal meetings to track progress and align team efforts.
• Support project team with timely responses to RFIs and permit comments.
• May coordinate with project lead or accounting on monthly billing
• Manage internal task delegation, ensuring deadlines and quality expectations are met.
• Responsible for employee utilization targets
• Assist in performance evaluations and skill development plans.
• Mentor junior staff for career development.
• Build long term relationships with clients
• May participate in industry events and/or client interviews
• Participate in all phases of project management, under the supervisor of an Associate/Principal.
• Executes low risk items with authority and escalates large risk and/or financial decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent level of experience
• 5+ years of experience land development w/ Professional Engineering License
• 8+ years of experience land development w/out a Professional Engineering License
• Additional certifications a plus, e.g QSP/QSD, PMP
• General knowledge of computers, Microsoft office, Adobe, Internet, etc.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam, required.
• Additional software a plus, e.g. Agtek, StormCAD, Hydrology/hydraulic modeling software.
• Detailed understanding of civil engineering design workflows and permitting processes.
• Detailed understanding and production of Entitlements/Planning documents
• Detailed understanding of Topographic and boundary surveys
• Understanding of construction management
• Prolonged periods of sitting (up to 8 hours a day for office staff)
• Interacting with technology (computer, cellphone, etc.)
• Ability to lift and/or carry items ( up to 20 lbs.)
• Prolonged periods of standing/walking (field checks)
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (field checks)
• Occasional travel e.g. driving to offices, jobsites, client meetings, etc.

Skills

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Bluebeam
• Agtek
• StormCAD
• Hydrology/hydraulic modeling software

Location

• Austin, TX

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5+ years
• 8+ years

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Salary/Compensations

• $120,000 - $135,000 DOE

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision 100% paid for by Kier & Wright for you + family
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Generous PTO
• Free office snacks

About the Company

• Great culture – Team Collaboration, Innovative problem solving, Responsive to clients, Passionate about work