Civil Engineer Project Manager – Raleigh, NC

We’re recruiting on behalf of a small, privately held land development company in the Raleigh/Cary area that is looking for an experienced Civil Engineer / Project Manager to join their growing internal team.

If you’re tired of the traditional consulting grind constantly juggling multiple clients, tracking billable hours, putting out fires, and doing more “herding cats” than actual engineering then this opportunity may be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.

Why This Role Stands Out

Unlike many consulting firms, this company offers a different approach.

• No billable hours or business development requirements

• One primary client with clear priorities and steady design-build projects

• Direct mentorship and collaboration with a highly experienced VP of Engineering

• A small, tight-knit team where your work has visible impact

• True work-life balance with a 40-hour work week and flexible scheduling

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Civil Project Manager, you’ll oversee and execute land development projects from concept to completion. This includes:

• Managing residential single-family and townhome development projects

• Performing design and calculations (stormwater, grading, utilities, erosion control, roadway layouts)

• Reviewing plans, markups, and coordinating with contractors

• Making site visits and responding to RFIs

• Ensuring quality, compliance, and smooth coordination across stakeholders

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant civil engineering experience (8+ preferred)

• Strong background in land development projects, grading, and stormwater design

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HydroCAD, Hydroflow

• EIT or PE license required (PE in North Carolina strongly preferred)

• Strong communication and project management skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $95,000 – $120,000 + performance bonuses

• 3 weeks PTO + 7 paid holidays

• 50% health insurance coverage for family + 3% 401k

• Mileage reimbursement for project-related travel

• Small company culture with direct growth opportunities through responsibility and mentorship

About the Firm

This is a 10-person firm with a strong local presence. The small team structure eliminates unnecessary red tape, giving you the chance to step into meaningful responsibility and shape the outcome of each project. You’ll work on 3–4 large-scale projects per year, not dozens of fragmented ones.

Why Apply?

If you’re a civil engineer looking to step into project management without the burnout of traditional consulting, this role offers:

• A stable environment with one client focus

• The chance to do more design and engineering, less administrative juggling

• Hands-on growth and mentorship directly from leadership

Ready to take the next step?
Apply today to learn more about this unique opportunity. As the third-party recruiter managing this search, I’ll walk you through the process and ensure your application is handled with full confidentiality.