Mid Level Civil Project Manager Jobs
Mid level civil project manager jobs go to professionals ready to own projects end to end, mentor junior staff, and drive site decisions with limited oversight. Roles run predominantly on-site, with a portion of hybrid work available, concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like Westwood Professional Services, Jobot, and Ardurra hiring at this level now.
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Department: Civil/Municipal
Location: Columbus, OH
Compensation: $80,000 - $122,500 / year
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 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions to our clients from our offices throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Alabama. Due to continued growth within MSG’s Civil/Municipal Division, we are seeking a Project Engineer to join our Municipal Services team in Columbus, Ohio. This role is ideal for a civil engineer who enjoys working on community-focused infrastructure projects and collaborating across multiple technical disciplines. You’ll work alongside licensed engineers to support the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater systems, roadways, stormwater infrastructure, and recreational facilities for municipalities throughout the Midwest.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist licensed engineers with the design and preparation of municipal infrastructure projects, including water/wastewater, roadway, and community facility improvements
- Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical designs, and construction documents
- Develop feasibility studies, due diligence reports, zoning studies, and front-end planning documents
- Perform stormwater modeling and hydraulic/hydrologic analyses; prepare technical reports
- Prepare cost estimates and detailed design plans for municipal and development projects
- Coordinate with internal MSG teams including Survey, Geotechnical, Structural, Traffic, Transportation, and Construction Services
- Engage with local municipalities and reviewing agencies to address comments and guide projects through approval
- Assist public agencies with review of development plans
- Support project development from concept through final design and construction documentation
- Communicate with clients and stakeholders to ensure project goals are met
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
- EIT (EI) certification in Ohio required; PE preferred
- 5+ years of relevant municipal or site development experience
- Practical experience in design and plan preparation for site development and municipal projects
- Working knowledge of industry design standards, guidelines, and specifications (City of Columbus, surrounding counties, ODOT, etc.)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation (grading experience required)
- Experience preparing Hydraulic/Hydrologic reports strongly preferred
- Roadway design and survey experience is a plus
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills
- Comfortable communicating with clients, reviewing agencies, and internal project 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!
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.
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.
Department: Civil/Municipal
Location: Columbus, OH
Compensation: $80,000 - $122,500 / year
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 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions to our clients from our offices throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Alabama. Due to continued growth within MSG’s Civil/Municipal Division, we are seeking a Project Engineer to join our Municipal Services team in Columbus, Ohio. This role is ideal for a civil engineer who enjoys working on community-focused infrastructure projects and collaborating across multiple technical disciplines. You’ll work alongside licensed engineers to support the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater systems, roadways, stormwater infrastructure, and recreational facilities for municipalities throughout the Midwest.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist licensed engineers with the design and preparation of municipal infrastructure projects, including water/wastewater, roadway, and community facility improvements
- Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical designs, and construction documents
- Develop feasibility studies, due diligence reports, zoning studies, and front-end planning documents
- Perform stormwater modeling and hydraulic/hydrologic analyses; prepare technical reports
- Prepare cost estimates and detailed design plans for municipal and development projects
- Coordinate with internal MSG teams including Survey, Geotechnical, Structural, Traffic, Transportation, and Construction Services
- Engage with local municipalities and reviewing agencies to address comments and guide projects through approval
- Assist public agencies with review of development plans
- Support project development from concept through final design and construction documentation
- Communicate with clients and stakeholders to ensure project goals are met
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
- EIT (EI) certification in Ohio required; PE preferred
- 5+ years of relevant municipal or site development experience
- Practical experience in design and plan preparation for site development and municipal projects
- Working knowledge of industry design standards, guidelines, and specifications (City of Columbus, surrounding counties, ODOT, etc.)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation (grading experience required)
- Experience preparing Hydraulic/Hydrologic reports strongly preferred
- Roadway design and survey experience is a plus
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills
- Comfortable communicating with clients, reviewing agencies, and internal project 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!
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.
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.
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Mid Level Civil Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level civil project manager job?
Lead your application with concrete project ownership: budget management, schedule control, subcontractor coordination, and client-facing deliverables you have driven independently. Highlight specific infrastructure types you have worked on, software tools you are proficient in such as Civil 3D or Primavera P6, and any instances where you resolved field problems or kept a project on schedule without close supervision. Tailoring your resume to the technical scope listed in each job posting significantly improves your chances.
Which companies hire mid level civil project managers?
Companies hiring mid level civil project managers right now include Westwood Professional Services, Jobot, and Ardurra, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large engineering and construction firms, regional civil contractors, and public infrastructure-focused consultancies actively expanding project delivery capacity.
Are there remote mid level civil project manager jobs?
Yes, though field-dependent responsibilities limit full remote availability for most civil project manager roles. About 25% of mid level civil project manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, generally covering project controls, reporting, and coordination tasks rather than on-site construction management. Hybrid arrangements are more common than fully remote positions at this level.
How do I move up to a mid level civil project manager role?
Growth into a mid level civil project manager role comes from progressively taking ownership rather than just supporting it. Early-career engineers build toward this by managing defined project phases independently, developing proficiency in estimating and scheduling tools, and accumulating experience across multiple project types such as roadway, drainage, or utilities. Demonstrating measurable impact, such as cost savings or on-time delivery, and earning a PE license or EIT credential accelerates the transition.
Which industries hire the most mid level civil project managers?
Mid Level civil project manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because ongoing infrastructure investment, municipal development programs, and private construction pipelines require experienced project managers who can take ownership of complex, multi-stakeholder projects.