Senior Project Manager - Engineering

About the role

A well-established construction and engineering organization, which delivers complex sports, parks, recreational and civil infrastructure projects, is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Engineering in St. Louis, Missouri. The role reports to the Director of Engineering and leads the planning, design and delivery of large-scale sports, parks and civil site development projects. It provides senior-level technical oversight and quality control and acts as a key liaison between engineering, estimating, project management, sales, surveying and field operations, representing the company with clients, municipalities, regulatory agencies and public boards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of complex sports, parks and civil infrastructure projects from concept through construction.
• Oversee grading, drainage, turf-base systems and stormwater management design.
• Provide technical review, quality control and constructability oversight for engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with municipal, state and regulatory requirements.
• Manage permitting and coordinate with municipalities, agencies and other stakeholders.
• Serve as primary engineering contact for clients, regulatory agencies and public entities, presenting technical information at client meetings, public hearings and board meetings.
• Collaborate with estimating, project management, sales, surveying and field teams so designs are cost-effective and buildable.
• Support engineering throughout construction and ensure smooth handoff of design deliverables.
• Mentor Civil Designers, Project Engineers and Engineering Project Managers, and help plan departmental workload and resources.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, including project management or design leadership.
• PE license strongly preferred.
• Experience managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects; sports facility and/or parks design experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel regularly to project sites and meetings, and to work occasionally on active construction sites following safety procedures.

Required skills

• Strong experience with civil site design, grading, drainage and stormwater management.
• Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Knowledge of municipal and state engineering standards and permitting processes.
• Leadership, mentoring, communication and client relationship skills.

What we offer

• Salary of $120,000 - $150,000 per year.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) and retirement savings programs.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development, continuing education and career advancement opportunities.
• Employee wellness and support programs and company-sponsored training.