Engineering project manager -- site/civil

Goodwyn Mills and Cawood, Inc. (GMC) are one of the region's largest privately held architecture and engineering firms, with more than 700 employees. We are a regional firm with national experience located in eighteen offices throughout the Southeastern United States. We believe in community, collaboration, and using the power of creativity and hard work to make a difference. We’re looking for the best and brightest to help us reach and exceed our aggressive goals. We place a high value in being part of our communities and giving back throughout the year supporting various charities and local events. We value employee feedback and use that to shape our annual strategic plans. We offer all of this and more because we are only as strong as our people. Our mission is to create opportunities for our people and the people we serve to create communities that thrive.

GMC is seeking a motivated Engineering Project Manager that is a well-rounded professional with extensive knowledge of design principles, project delivery standards, and client expectations across all phases of a project. The individual applies technical expertise and software proficiency—including AutoCAD, Revit, GIS, and Microsoft Office—to develop accurate scopes, budgets, and schedules. They contribute to team success through leadership, mentoring, and alignment with firm values, while also supporting client relationships and business development. A strong understanding of financial, regulatory, and environmental considerations is essential for informed decision-making and successful project outcomes.

Essential Job Duties

Foundational

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the firm’s values and standards for project delivery and client management
• Expresses understanding of the industry standards and the expectations of the client
• Demonstrates the skills required for effective team contributions to the firm’s success
• Demonstrates a desire to become more client-focused

Technical (50%)

• Applies extensive diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields
• Understands economic and decision analysis principals in area of expertise including financial, regulatory and environmental issues
• Knowledge of entire project process – development/scoping, design, construction
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, GIS, and Microsoft Office Suite, with demonstrated skill application in each program
• Builds client relationships and assist with specific client development using technical expertise
• Develops project scopes, budgets and schedules as assigned
• Confirms accuracy of technical aspects of projects QA/QC
• Executes cross discipline checks and coordination
• Completes project documents with conformity and quality assurance
• Recognizes and reports risk management concerns to Senior Project Manager as appropriate
• Completes Project Closeout procedure

Team & Customer Focus (25%)

• Client and Customer Focus
• Manage client satisfaction for assigned clients or projects
• Leads the development of projects from marketing and contract negotiation through development of scope and contract execution
• Applies knowledge and expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions
• Prepares proposals and supporting reports to provide professional services or obtain funding for projects or programs
• Attend board/council meetings as required by client
• Team Orientation
• Work across disciplines and office locations to fully utilize firm experiential knowledge
• Delegate project assignments to and assist with technical development of lesser experienced engineers
• Coordinates preparation of contract documents, reports, amendments, change orders and project modifications as project progresses

Company Perspective

• Represent the firm in all aspects of projects and assignments to prospective employees, clients, and the communities we serve
• Reinforce GMC standards and Core Values to others

Communication

• Coordinate the work of peer team members on multiple projects
• Collaborate with sub-consultants and other project team members
• Provides guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts and policy matters; also receives direction on unusual conditions and developments

Continuous Improvement

• Collaborates in development of new techniques and/or improved processes, materials or products
• Actively participate in GMC committees of personal interest
• Utilizes decision making, time management and delegation as tools to demonstrate leadership skills and promote continuous improvement

Leadership & Service (25%)

• Leadership
• Interacts with clients, officials, contractors and others to develop positive ongoing relationships
• Supports all aspects of project management - development, design, bidding, construction and closeout
• Uphold project delivery standards including technical, procedural and CAD
• Service
• Hold membership in local professional society - holding office in technical/professional society preferred
• Lead community service activities and understand implications of involvement

Qualifications

• Education/Experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering from ABET accredited university
• Engaged in life-long learning to maintain knowledge of technical and contemporary issues
• Professional Engineer (PE) required
• 10+ years of experience, preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Travel Expectation

Up to 30% Engineers will be expected to travel to various work sites to perform fieldwork. Company cars and/or rental vehicles shall be utilized to travel between work sites.

Physical Demands

This position requires work to be performed in an office environment (70%) and in the field (30%) Work done in the field may consist of exposure to various types of weather and temperatures. You may also be exposed to pollutants, chemicals, insects, and possibly water-borne pathogens, Employees are required to wear appropriate protective clothing and gear when performing fieldwork Office work may consist of prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer Movements such as bending, twisting, crouching, etc. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

About GMC

We believe in community, collaboration, and using the power of creativity and hard work to make a difference. Whether designing schools, parks, hospitals and other commercial developments, or providing clean water, safe streets and restoring resilient environments, GMC takes great pride in serving our communities through the transformative work we do. Every project is guided by the foundational concept that communities are built by people, not companies, and we strive to serve our communities with quality, integrity, creativity and care. One of the Southeast’s most comprehensive multi-disciplined firms, GMC is equipped to provide all of the services associated with architecture, interior design, civil engineering, environmental services, landscape architecture, planning, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, electrical engineering, surveying and disaster recovery.