Project Manager

Job Title: Civil Project ManagerJob Description

The Civil Project Manager leads and delivers municipal and private sector projects focused on general site civil, water, and wastewater infrastructure. This role manages budgets, schedules, and engineering staff while providing technical leadership, analytical problem-solving, and collaborative project coordination. The Civil Project Manager serves as a primary client contact and ensures projects are designed and executed to meet technical, regulatory, and community needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil engineering projects, including general civil site design, water main, and sewer infrastructure, from planning through preliminary and final design and contract document preparation.
• Plan, schedule, budget, coordinate, and execute assigned civil engineering work to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with client expectations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining ongoing communication during proposal development and throughout project design and delivery.
• Oversee project execution by reviewing work performed by project engineers and staff to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and accepted engineering practices.
• Coordinate effectively with internal engineering disciplines and external project stakeholders to support integrated, successful project delivery.
• Prepare and review technical reports, construction plans, specifications, and detailed construction cost estimates.
• Supervise and mentor project engineers and staff, providing technical guidance and supporting their professional development and high-quality work output.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of new employees, contributing to the growth and strength of the civil engineering team.
• Attend project and progress meetings as required and represent the organization in client and project discussions.
• Contribute to broader company growth initiatives and support business development and organizational activities related to civil, water, and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of ten years of progressive civil engineering experience, including civil design, construction administration, project management, and direct client interaction with municipal and private sector clients.
• Strong project management skills with proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet demanding schedules.
• Demonstrated proficiency using AutoCAD and Civil 3D for civil engineering design.
• Experience in municipal engineering and public works projects.
• Hands-on experience with site civil and site civil design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear technical documentation and effectively interface with clients and project teams.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) registered in the State of Michigan is highly preferred.
• Experience with water and/or sewer hydraulic modeling.
• Proficiency with MicroStation for civil or infrastructure design is beneficial.
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical reports, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Background in hydraulics related to water and wastewater systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively across civil, environmental, geotechnical, and construction teams.
• Demonstrated client-facing experience with municipal and state agencies.
• Strong analytical and solution-oriented mindset with sound engineering judgment.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and support team development.

Work Environment

This role is based in a West Bloomfield office where the civil engineering team is primarily located. The environment is professional yet family-oriented, offering a quiet and focused workspace with a strong sense of collaboration and support. Leadership is consistently present and accessible, while recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance through a flex/hybrid work schedule. Engineers have the opportunity to work on impactful public infrastructure projects that serve communities across Michigan and major metropolitan areas, gaining broad exposure across civil, environmental, geotechnical, and construction disciplines. The culture emphasizes integrity, technical excellence, mentorship, and long-term career growth, providing meaningful project ownership and visible contributions to public health, safety, and sustainability.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Detroit, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• A full benefits package which includes medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life & AD&D • Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual • 401K with company match

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Detroit,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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