Civil Project Manager (Residential)

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbus, OH

Compensation: $150,000 - $170,000 / year

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive civil engineering design for large residential developments, including: Master planning, lot layout, road networks, open-space design

1. Grading and earthwork balancing
2. Sanitary, storm, and water utility design
3. Stormwater management and detention/retention systems

• Lead project planning including scope, schedule, resourcing, and budget management.
• Oversee preparation of construction drawings, engineering reports, and permitting packages.
• Ensure quality control and adherence to local and MSG standards as well as client expectations.

• Serve as primary client contact for residential developers, builders, and landowners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional and national homebuilders.
• Present project deliverables to clients, regulatory agencies, and municipal authorities.
• Participate in proposal preparation, project interviews, and business development initiatives.

• Manage permitting and reviews with municipalities, local review agencies, and Ohio EPA.
• Navigate zoning, entitlement processes, and early-stage land planning requirements.
• Address comments from reviewing agencies and coordinate revisions with internal teams.

• Oversee construction-phase services including: 

1. Site visits
2. Responding to RFIs
3. Reviewing change orders
4. Coordinating with contractors and field staff

• Assist clients and contractors with resolving design or field issues to keep projects moving.

• Direct and mentor a team of engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary support from environmental, transportation, survey, construction and geotechnical groups.
• Promote a collaborative, growth-focused team culture

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferably in Ohio, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 8+ years of civil site development experience, with at least 2 years focused on residential land development.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D (alignments, corridors, grading, profiles, pipe networks).
• Demonstrated experience managing clients, projects, budgets, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of local development codes, stormwater regulations, and residential design standards.

• Experience with large, multi-phase residential communities or master-planned developments.
• Familiarity with Columbus-area permitting agencies and development processes.
• Strong understanding of hydrologic/hydraulic modeling and stormwater best practices.
• Experience in mentoring staff and leading internal design teams.

Benefits

• 401(k) w/ company match
• Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!