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AVAILABLE POSITION · REVIEWED AUGUST 10, 2026

Senior Civil Project Manager

AGILE’s Client is seeking a Senior Civil Project Manager to lead land development and capital improvement projects in Charlotte, NC — site design, grading, stormwater management, and permitting — from concept through construction.

Location
Charlotte, NC
State
North Carolina
Workplace
Hybrid
Salary
$140,000 – $165,000
Experience
10+ years
Discipline
Civil Engineering
Specialty
Land Development & Capital Improvement – Site Design, Permitting & Client Leadership.
Market
Energy and Utilities | Residential | Commercial | Government and Public Facilities
Credential
PE or RLA required
Bonus
Yes
Position ID
1170

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for complex land development projects from concept through construction.
  • Direct multidisciplinary project teams responsible for site design, grading, stormwater management, erosion control, utility design, and related engineering deliverables.
  • Oversee project scope, budgets, schedules, staffing, quality, risk management, and overall project performance.
  • Serve as the primary client advisor while developing long-term relationships and ensuring exceptional project delivery.
  • Guide projects through local, state, and federal permitting and regulatory approval processes.
  • Partner with department leadership to support business development initiatives, proposal development, and strategic client pursuits.
  • Identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients while supporting growth into new geographic and market sectors.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentor engineering professionals, and foster a collaborative culture focused on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Landscape Architecture required.
  • 10+ years of experience managing land development and capital improvement projects.
  • North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) license required, or the ability to obtain within two months.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, stormwater modeling software, and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary engineering teams while managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
  • Strong understanding of permitting requirements and regulatory approval processes.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and business development skills.
  • Proven ability to mentor technical staff while delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Why Consider?

Join a respected engineering organization delivering impactful projects across the energy, residential, commercial real estate, and public sectors. This leadership opportunity offers the chance to shape complex developments, influence business growth, collaborate with exceptional multidisciplinary teams, and make a lasting impact on both projects and people. If you're looking to elevate your career with a firm that values leadership, innovation, and long-term professional growth, confidential virtual interviews are currently being scheduled this year.

There is meaningful time left this year to evaluate a move on your terms.

Available now.

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