Project Manager - Civil

LVI Associates · Baton rouge, United States

An established and growing civil engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Civil Engineering Project Manager to its Baton Rouge team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer who wants greater ownership of projects, stronger client exposure, and a clear route into team leadership. You will manage a varied portfolio of civil design projects while working alongside an experienced local team with the technical resources and support needed to deliver high-quality work.

The position offers a genuine balance of technical involvement, project management, client interaction, and team development. It could suit either an established Project Manager or a capable Project Engineer ready to take the next step in their career.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead civil engineering projects from initial planning and design through permitting, bidding, and construction
• Coordinate multiple projects while managing scope, schedules, budgets, and client expectations
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, reviewing agencies, contractors, and project partners
• Guide and support engineers, designers, technicians, and early-career team members
• Review civil construction plans, technical calculations, specifications, and supporting documentation
• Maintain strong quality-control standards across project deliverables
• Coordinate with survey, planning, environmental, and other technical disciplines
• Monitor project financials, including budgets, invoicing, work in progress, and additional service requirements
• Identify potential design challenges early and develop practical, commercially responsible solutions
• Support proposal preparation, project pursuits, and the continued growth of local client relationships
• Assist with recruiting, mentoring, and developing a high-performing civil engineering team
• Provide technical support during construction and help resolve field-related issues

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• Professional Engineer licence in Louisiana, or the ability to obtain one through reciprocity
• Approximately five or more years of civil engineering experience
• Previous experience delivering civil design projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• A strong understanding of project budgets, schedules, contracts, invoicing, and scope management
• Proficiency with relevant civil design and computer-aided drafting software
• Experience reviewing construction drawings and implementing QA/QC procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The confidence to build relationships with clients, public agencies, and project stakeholders
• Previous leadership experience, or clear readiness to step into a more senior role
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness

You will be well suited to this opportunity if you are:

• Commercially aware and comfortable taking ownership of project performance
• Approachable, collaborative, and confident communicating at every level
• Detail-oriented without losing sight of the wider project objectives
• Proactive when identifying risks, design solutions, and additional service needs
• Comfortable delegating work and providing constructive feedback
• Motivated by developing both people and client relationships
• Capable of working independently while contributing to a highly collaborative team

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Visible career progression: Join a growing team where strong performance can lead to expanded leadership responsibilities.
• Meaningful project ownership: Manage projects from inception through delivery rather than being limited to one stage of the design process.
• Leadership potential: Mentor junior professionals and help shape the continued development of the local team.
• Varied responsibilities: Combine technical design, project delivery, client management, and business development.
• Strong professional support: Work alongside experienced engineers and specialists with access to multidisciplinary resources.
• Local impact: Deliver projects that support new development, infrastructure improvements, and long-term community growth across Louisiana.
• Collaborative environment: Become part of a team that values initiative, accountability, technical quality, and professional development.