Site/Civil Project Manager

Woolpert · Harrisburg, PA; King of Prussia, PA; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Sharpsburg, PA

  • Senior
  • Full-time
  • $118,200 – $177,400
  • Posted 2026-10-28
  • Confirmed live on 29 October 2026

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Job description

At Woolpert, you’ll do work that matters.

As a leading global architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm, we help clients solve complex challenges that shape communities, strengthen critical infrastructure, advance technology, and improve the world around us. Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact.

Woolpert is seeking a licensed Site/Civil Project Manager to join our Energy & Water Utilities Group in Pennsylvania. In this role, you will lead the successful delivery of complex land development projects while serving as a key leader within multidisciplinary project teams.

The Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of project execution, including proposal development; project team selection; scope, schedule, and budget monitoring; site grading, erosion & sediment control, and stormwater design; permitting; quality and risk oversight; and client satisfaction. This individual will collaborate on a project-level basis with private-sector energy clients, municipalities, and review agencies to deliver innovative solutions that improve the communities we live within.

This role is ideal for a results-driven professional with experience managing projects involving commercial land development on project sites ranging from approximately five to hundreds of acres. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to leave positive impressions on clients while driving project success.

What You Will Do

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead land development projects from proposal and planning phases through execution and closeout.

• Develop project execution strategies, schedules, staffing plans, budgets, and resource forecasts to ensure successful project outcomes.

• Oversee the design of commercial project sites, including grading; stormwater (SWM) and erosion & sediment control (ESC) design; preparation of SWM/ESC plans and reports; local, state, and federal permits and approvals; and regulatory closeout.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams consisting of engineering, design, GIS, survey, environmental, permitting, right-of-way, and construction support professionals.

• Monitor project performance to proactively identify and resolve issues related to scope, schedule, quality, staffing, and financial performance.

• Assist with construction administration, including submittal reviews, requests for information (RFIs), and site inspections.

• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Woolpert's quality standards and client expectations.

Client Engagement & Relationship Management

• Serve as the project-level technical lead and primary point of contact for assigned projects.

• Foster long-term client relationships through exceptional service, communication, and project delivery.

• Lead project meetings and project reviews.

• Coordinate with client managers to identify opportunities to expand Woolpert's services and support client growth objectives.

Financial & Contract Management

• Manage project budgets, profitability, invoicing, forecasts, earned revenue, subcontractor costs, and overall project financial performance.

• Track project metrics and key performance indicators to ensure projects achieve operational and financial goals.

• Administer contracts, negotiate scope changes, and manage change orders.

• Collaborate with leadership to mitigate project risks and improve project performance.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide leadership and direction to project teams, ensuring alignment with project goals and client expectations.

• Assist staff with technical leadership to further their skills and career growth.

• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Partner closely with senior leadership to support strategic business objectives.

Growth & Business Development

• Support business development efforts through proposal development, project scoping, and estimating.

• Facilitate client relationships through quality communication, service, and deliverables.

• Contribute to the continued growth and expansion of Woolpert's Energy Group.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or equivalent licensure/certification allowing for legal submission of required plans, permits, and approvals in Pennsylvania.

• 10+ years of progressive design experience with land development projects, including grading, SWM, and ESC design; local ordinance requirements; and state/federal permitting.

• Demonstrated success managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and financial performance.

• Strong understanding of project controls, risk management,

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