Civil Project Manager - Site Design/Municipal

Olsson provides multidisciplinary, preliminary, and construction design services for mixed-use, commercial, and residential land development projects, along with industrial, sports, schools, and other site development types. The project manager role serves as a lead project manager for the team, ensuring successful project deliverables and completion for complex and high-priority projects that may span across multiple teams. The position provides project management direction to the team and ensures quality execution of key projects. Olsson currently has growth opportunities for its Site Design group, with remote, hybrid, or office-based options in the Nebraska region.

Responsibilities

Develops project scopes, schedules, and budgets and tracks progress to manage the financial success of projects and ensure timely completion; Manages complex contract negotiations; Leads the execution of project plans by assembling and managing project teams, coordinating internal resources, and assigning individual responsibilities; Monitors progress and measures project performance, ensuring deliverables fall within established scope, schedule, and budget; Manages change requests, executes risk management techniques, and implements strategies to minimize negative financial impact; Coordinates detailed reviews of technical work to ensure quality and contract compliance; Maintains positive client relationships and focuses on exceptional client service to secure future work; Documents all project deliverables and maintains comprehensive records including correspondence, design plans, and other project files; Mentors staff on project management best practices using Olsson Project Management programs and other support resources

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Landscape Architecture; Project management experience including scope, schedule, and budget control; 8+ years of experience in site design and development; Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE) or Landscape Architect; Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D; Strong communication skills; Ability to contribute and work well on a team; Ability to travel to Nebraska office locations for in-office activities, client and site visits as needed

Benefits

Competitive 401(k) match; Tailored development paths for career building; Possibility for flexible work arrangements; Work with a positive impact on communities; Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles; For full-time employees: traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.); Opportunity to participate in a performance-based bonus system