Civil & Energy Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Civil & Energy Project Manager

Requisition Number: 2025-1050-10

S&ME's Raleigh office is seeking a skilled Civil & Energy Project Manager to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects for clients in the Energy, Industrial, and Mining sectors, particularly those involving natural gas distribution, transmission systems and waste management. In this role, you'll guide projects from concept to completion, managing environmental and cultural resource studies, navigating permitting requirements, directing pipeline design, and overseeing construction documentation. Your leadership will ensure that safety, quality, technical performance, timelines, client satisfaction, and profitability remain on track.

At S&ME, we have a history of delivering innovative geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction material testing for over 50 years. Over the decades, we have grown into a trusted partner for clients across various industries, including transportation, energy, water, waste management, education, government, commercial, industrial, and more. Our commitment to technical excellence and integrity has established us as a leader in our field.

Why Work at S&ME?

• Professional Growth: We believe in providing continuous learning opportunities, mentorship programs, and a supportive work environment. Let us tell you more about that!
• Innovative Projects: Join a team that works on diverse and challenging projects of all sizes and complexities, including but not limited to airports, solar farms, power plants, schools, trails, mixed-use, sports stadiums, dams, museums, and more.
• Inclusive Culture: Our culture is built on collaboration and mutual respect. We want you to want to come into the office to build relationships, laugh together, learn from each other, and enjoy the time with your teammates and colleagues.
• Work-Life Balance: We believe in a flexible working environment, allowing you and your manager to determine how you can work most effectively and collaboratively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.
• Community Impact: Our work creates lasting, positive impacts on the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on our technical excellence, quality work and client satisfaction to continue making a difference.

About The Role:

As a Civil & Energy Project Manager , you'll be a key connector - fostering team collaboration, building strong client relationships, and creating a positive project environment. Alongside project delivery, you'll contribute to business growth by developing proposals and supporting strategic client development efforts.

• Leadership & Coordination - Direct multi-disciplinary design teams, promoting effective communication and seamless project execution.

• Project Oversight - Manage all aspects of project delivery, including safety compliance, risk assessment, technical quality, schedule, and budget. Conduct site visits and engage with clients to ensure expectations are exceeded.

• Permitting & Design - Lead both environmental and non-environmental permitting efforts, such as Erosion & Sedimentation Control Plans, Floodplain Development Permits, DOT and utility encroachments, and site grading. Oversee design for natural gas pipelines and facilities, landfills, and electric transmission/distribution infrastructure.

• Technical Skills - Apply expertise in AutoCAD, Civil3D, stormwater modeling, and utility design tools to produce and review high-quality construction plans and documentation.

• Business Development - Partner with leadership to identify new opportunities, prepare competitive proposals, and expand the company's client network.

About You:

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering preferred; Additional degrees or commensurate experience will be considered.
• 2+ years' experience managing projects
• 6+ years' experience working on civil and/or energy projects
• Experience in the onshore oil and gas or landfill sectors is a plus
• Experience with environmental and non-environmental permitting for civil and/or energy projects is a plus
• Experience managing multi-disciplined teams on life-cycle civil or energy projects is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with teammates and clients
• Leadership and a passion towards projects and business development

Grow With Us:

At S&ME, your career growth matters. You'll receive professional training, work on exciting projects, and be part of a company that truly invests in its people. This is more than a job; it's a chance to build a long-term career in the engineering and construction industry. S&ME provides a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, as well as career development resources. Come grow and thrive with us at S&ME!

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K with Company Matching
• PTO with Rollover
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employee Recognition Program
• Credential Incentive Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with Fuel Card for Project-Based Work
• $2,000 Referral Bonuses & More!

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join our team!

This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.