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The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is seeking a Project Manager/Civil Engineer to join our team. This position offers flexibility to work remotely or hybrid schedule. You will be responsible for the planning, design, and delivery of civil infrastructure and site development projects.
You will take ownership of technical design tasks, coordinate multidisciplinary efforts, and ensure that deliverables meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. This position offers continual growth in technical and client leadership and will contribute to expanding our Infrastructure Engineering group.
Essential Functions:
- Lead and support civil infrastructure design projects, including:
- Stormwater capture and water quality management systems
- Low Impact Development (LID) and green infrastructure
- Grading and drainage design using AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Hydrology and hydraulics modeling
- ADA-compliant ramps, bikeways, and pedestrian pathways
- Complete/green streets and active transportation projects
- Manage multiple civil site development projects for public and private clients.
- Manage sub-contractor contracts and review of deliverables.
- Develop project scopes and budgets for a successful delivery of projects.
- Perform conceptual and detailed design calculations and analyses.
- Prepare engineering reports, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Ensure compliance with engineering standards, local codes, and documentation requirements.
- Evaluate design alternatives and provide innovative technical solutions.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, subconsultants, and stakeholders.
- Support permitting processes and regulatory compliance.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to technical team development.
- Execute work safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) required.
- 5–10 years of relevant civil engineering experience.
- PE license required (ability to obtain CA PE within 6 months).
- Strong background in stormwater and water quality systems
- LID/green infrastructure
- Grading, drainage, and street design
- Water and sewer systems
- Permitting and regulatory compliance
- Experience with municipal, commercial, or residential infrastructure projects.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (formal training preferred); MicroStation InRoads a plus.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and technical writing.
- Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to self-direct work and review plan sets and reports.
- Familiarity with applicable codes and ability to develop and review specifications.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods while performing office or fieldwork.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds (e.g., equipment, documents, samples).
- Occasional fieldwork may require walking on uneven terrain, climbing stairs or ladders, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Must be able to travel locally for site visits, meetings, or field coordination as needed.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors
- Hybrid work environment (office and field-based) with flexibility to balance project and personal needs.
- Field assignments may involve construction sites, active infrastructure environments, and coordination with municipal clients and contractors.
- Standard business hours with occasional overtime or travel to meet project deadlines or attend client meetings.
Salary: $118,000 to $140,000 dependent on experience.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans. We invite applications from all interested parties.
The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is seeking a Project Manager/Civil Engineer to join our team. This position offers flexibility to work remotely or hybrid schedule. You will be responsible for the planning, design, and delivery of civil infrastructure and site development projects.
You will take ownership of technical design tasks, coordinate multidisciplinary efforts, and ensure that deliverables meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. This position offers continual growth in technical and client leadership and will contribute to expanding our Infrastructure Engineering group.
Essential Functions:
- Lead and support civil infrastructure design projects, including:
- Stormwater capture and water quality management systems
- Low Impact Development (LID) and green infrastructure
- Grading and drainage design using AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Hydrology and hydraulics modeling
- ADA-compliant ramps, bikeways, and pedestrian pathways
- Complete/green streets and active transportation projects
- Manage multiple civil site development projects for public and private clients.
- Manage sub-contractor contracts and review of deliverables.
- Develop project scopes and budgets for a successful delivery of projects.
- Perform conceptual and detailed design calculations and analyses.
- Prepare engineering reports, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Ensure compliance with engineering standards, local codes, and documentation requirements.
- Evaluate design alternatives and provide innovative technical solutions.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, subconsultants, and stakeholders.
- Support permitting processes and regulatory compliance.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to technical team development.
- Execute work safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) required.
- 5–10 years of relevant civil engineering experience.
- PE license required (ability to obtain CA PE within 6 months).
- Strong background in stormwater and water quality systems
- LID/green infrastructure
- Grading, drainage, and street design
- Water and sewer systems
- Permitting and regulatory compliance
- Experience with municipal, commercial, or residential infrastructure projects.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (formal training preferred); MicroStation InRoads a plus.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and technical writing.
- Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to self-direct work and review plan sets and reports.
- Familiarity with applicable codes and ability to develop and review specifications.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods while performing office or fieldwork.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds (e.g., equipment, documents, samples).
- Occasional fieldwork may require walking on uneven terrain, climbing stairs or ladders, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Must be able to travel locally for site visits, meetings, or field coordination as needed.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors
- Hybrid work environment (office and field-based) with flexibility to balance project and personal needs.
- Field assignments may involve construction sites, active infrastructure environments, and coordination with municipal clients and contractors.
- Standard business hours with occasional overtime or travel to meet project deadlines or attend client meetings.
Salary: $118,000 to $140,000 dependent on experience.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans. We invite applications from all interested parties.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- HDR75
- BKF Engineers61
- ECS Limited57
- Colliers Engineering & Design54
- Garver54
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- Consulting & Professional Services1,150
- Construction & Real Estate216
- Technology & Software106
- Healthcare & Medical Services49
- Energy46
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in civil project manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field
- 5 or more years of project management experience in civil construction or infrastructure
- Proficiency with project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or active pursuit of licensure
- Experience managing subcontractors, budgets, and project documentation
- Familiarity with local, state, or federal permitting and regulatory compliance processes
Tips for Your Civil Project Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to project scale
Civil PMs are evaluated on the dollar value and complexity of projects they've delivered. Quantify each role with a project budget, team size, and delivery outcome so hiring managers can instantly gauge your experience level against what their opening requires.
List your software competencies explicitly
Hiring managers scan for Primavera P6, Procore, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Bluebeam by name. Burying these in a generic 'tools' section costs you callbacks. Name each platform in its own line and note the context in which you used it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists civil project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target sectors with active capital programs
Infrastructure, utilities, and municipal transportation tend to post openings in waves tied to budget cycles. Search by sector and set alerts for new listings so you're applying when openings are fresh rather than competing with a backlog of candidates.
Prepare a project narrative for interviews
Interviewers for civil PM roles almost always ask you to walk through a difficult project end to end. Prepare a two-minute version covering scope creep, a contractor conflict, or a schedule recovery, with your specific decisions and the measured outcome.
Negotiate using your PE license strategically
If you hold a Professional Engineer license, raise it explicitly in salary negotiations. Many firms face a shortage of licensed PEs who also carry PM experience, and that combination commands a measurable premium over candidates who have one credential but not both.
Civil Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most civil project managers?
The companies hiring the most civil project managers right now include HDR, BKF Engineers, and ECS Limited, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand tends to concentrate around states with active transportation and infrastructure investment programs.
How many civil project manager jobs are remote?
About 25% of civil project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than most professional roles because site oversight is a core part of the job. Program management, owner's representative, and consultant PM roles tend to offer the most scheduling flexibility compared to field-heavy construction PM positions.
How do you become a civil project manager?
Most civil project managers start with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management, then spend several years in field or design roles gaining hands-on project exposure. Earning a Professional Engineer license or a Project Management Professional certification strengthens your candidacy significantly. Moving into a PM role typically means taking on scope, schedule, and budget responsibility on progressively larger projects until you're leading them independently.
Can you get hired as a civil project manager with limited experience?
You can break into civil project management by targeting assistant PM or project engineer roles at mid-size contractors or consulting firms, where growth into a full PM title is structured and fast. Demonstrating hands-on site experience, even from internships or field roles, matters more than years of service. Pursuing a PMP certification early signals commitment and compensates for a shorter resume.
What does the civil project manager interview process look like?
Most civil PM interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a recruiter screen covering your background and project history. The second involves a hiring manager or technical panel asking you to walk through a past project in detail, including how you handled schedule delays, budget overruns, or subcontractor issues. Some firms add a third round with a director or client-facing stakeholder before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to civil project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to civil project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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