Job Description
The Site Civil Project Manager provides technical and people leadership for civil engineering projects through planning, evaluation, design, and implementation. This role leads study‑phase and/or design‑phase efforts across civil, environmental, construction, and industrial projects, while supporting the continued growth of Kleingers’ Indianapolis office. The position offers the opportunity to build and develop an engineering team while contributing to business development in the Indy market.
The Project Manager collaborates closely with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard of quality. This role also includes hiring, mentoring, and developing staff while representing the Company with professionalism and integrity.
Other Responsibilities Include:
Project Leadership & Financial Performance
- Plan projects using drawings, surveys, aerial photography, maps, and geologic and topographical data
- Monitor project progress to ensure compliance with design standards and specifications
- Assign and oversee project work to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and proper time entry
- Write proposals for advanced‑level projects
- Positively impact project financial performance and key metrics
Collaboration & Client Engagement
- Consult with and provide guidance to project stakeholders and management regarding engineering requirements and design modifications
- Collaborate with architects, landscape architects, contractors, and engineers to ensure successful project execution
- Coordinate with surveyors (or direct and participate in surveying) to establish reference points, grades, elevations, and construction controls
Technical & Team Leadership
- Prepare and present technical reports, including detention and engineering due diligence reports
- Perform engineering calculations for materials, equipment, and labor to determine probable construction costs
- Utilize design software and drafting tools (CAD, Civil 3D) to develop and communicate designs, including site improvements
- Establish design criteria and specifications through engineering analysis (e.g., water flow, traffic demand, earthwork balance)
- Teach and explain Company methodologies and best practices to team members
- Hire, train, evaluate, assign, and lead staff to successful project completion