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Civil Project Manager (Residential)

Posted on: Nov 12, 2026

The Mannik & Smith Group
Columbus, Ohio
Onsite
Full-time

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Job Title :

Civil Project Manager (Residential)

Job Type :

Full-Time

Job Location :

Columbus Ohio United States

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Job Description :

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Job Description

Description

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of more than 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions.

Due to MSG's continued growth, a new opening is available for a Civil Project Manager (Residential) to assist with our projects in Columbus!

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

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

Grading and earthwork balancing
Sanitary, storm, and water utility design
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.

Client Engagement & Business Development

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.

Regulatory & Permitting Coordination

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.

Construction Support

Oversee construction-phase services including:

Site visits
Responding to RFIs
Reviewing change orders
Coordinating with contractors and field staff

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

Team Leadership & Mentorship

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

Required

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.

Preferred

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

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Included benefits are as follows:

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!

It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.

Position Details

Posted:

Nov 12, 2026

Reference Number:

5bb64233

Employment:

Full-time

City:

Columbus

Job Origin:

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