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Gresham Smith hires Senior Project Managers across architecture, engineering, and infrastructure sectors, with roles spanning complex multi-discipline projects. The firm has a consistent record of supporting international candidates through employer-sponsored visa pathways, making it a realistic target for skilled project management professionals seeking U.S. work authorization.
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At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.
What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.
Why Gresham Smith?
When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.
About You
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, or other related field required.
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure is required.
- A minimum of 15 years of professional experience working in water, wastewater, stormwater/conveyance, and treatment projects in a consultant capacity is preferred, as well as at least 8 years of experience as a Project Manager overseeing project delivery.
- Detailed civil design experience for wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and conveyance systems.
- Proficient working experience with MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Civil 3D, REVIT, and hydraulic/stormwater/process modeling software.
- Proven experience in developing project plans, anticipating and addressing project issues, leading meetings with clients, and directing the completion of technical reports.
- Must be exceptional in written and oral communication, with the ability to lead, develop, and deliver highly persuasive presentations that build client confidence and result in securing favorable design contracts.
Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit—someone who wants to do great work with great people.
About the Role
Our Tennessee and Georgia offices are seeking an experienced Engineer/Project Manager specializing in stormwater and conveyance projects. This role offers a great opportunity to advance your career by leading detailed design projects and serving as a project manager for clients in the Atlanta or Nashville areas. You’ll join a supportive team that values flexibility and work-life balance while delivering high-quality results.
As a Senior Engineer/ Project Manager, you will:
- Lead planning, design, and evaluation of wastewater and stormwater conveyance and utility projects, including relocations.
- Conduct hydraulic modeling for conveyance systems—stormwater, gravity flow, and pressure systems.
- Prepare design calculations, technical reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Manage project delivery from planning through construction, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence.
- Support construction with field visits, submittal reviews, and contractor coordination.
- Maintain client relationships and communicate project goals to ensure expectations are met.
- Review engineering drawings, perform code research, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Mentor technical staff and engineers.
- Collaborate with clients, agencies, and stakeholders to inform project execution and operational success.
Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.
Join Us
If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Here’s what you can expect:
Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.
Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.
Competitive Benefits:
- Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
- Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
- Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
- Family Planning and Parental Leave
- Mass/Public Transit Program
- Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program
Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!
GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.
About us
At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.
What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.
Why Gresham Smith?
When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.
About You
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, or other related field required.
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure is required.
- A minimum of 15 years of professional experience working in water, wastewater, stormwater/conveyance, and treatment projects in a consultant capacity is preferred, as well as at least 8 years of experience as a Project Manager overseeing project delivery.
- Detailed civil design experience for wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and conveyance systems.
- Proficient working experience with MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Civil 3D, REVIT, and hydraulic/stormwater/process modeling software.
- Proven experience in developing project plans, anticipating and addressing project issues, leading meetings with clients, and directing the completion of technical reports.
- Must be exceptional in written and oral communication, with the ability to lead, develop, and deliver highly persuasive presentations that build client confidence and result in securing favorable design contracts.
Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit—someone who wants to do great work with great people.
About the Role
Our Tennessee and Georgia offices are seeking an experienced Engineer/Project Manager specializing in stormwater and conveyance projects. This role offers a great opportunity to advance your career by leading detailed design projects and serving as a project manager for clients in the Atlanta or Nashville areas. You’ll join a supportive team that values flexibility and work-life balance while delivering high-quality results.
As a Senior Engineer/ Project Manager, you will:
- Lead planning, design, and evaluation of wastewater and stormwater conveyance and utility projects, including relocations.
- Conduct hydraulic modeling for conveyance systems—stormwater, gravity flow, and pressure systems.
- Prepare design calculations, technical reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Manage project delivery from planning through construction, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence.
- Support construction with field visits, submittal reviews, and contractor coordination.
- Maintain client relationships and communicate project goals to ensure expectations are met.
- Review engineering drawings, perform code research, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Mentor technical staff and engineers.
- Collaborate with clients, agencies, and stakeholders to inform project execution and operational success.
Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.
Join Us
If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Here’s what you can expect:
Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.
Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.
Competitive Benefits:
- Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
- Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
- Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
- Family Planning and Parental Leave
- Mass/Public Transit Program
- Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program
Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!
GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.
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Align your credentials to Gresham Smith's project types
Gresham Smith works across transportation, healthcare, and industrial sectors. Frame your portfolio around multi-discipline project delivery in at least one of these verticals. PMP certification and experience with design-build or progressive delivery models strengthen your profile significantly.
Verify your degree field supports a specialty occupation filing
H-1B eligibility for Senior Project Management roles requires your degree to directly relate to the position. A degree in civil engineering, construction management, or architecture holds up well. A general business degree may draw a USCIS request for evidence, so prepare documentation linking your coursework to the role.
Target postings that signal multi-state or federal project experience
Gresham Smith's Senior Project Management openings often involve federally funded or regulated infrastructure work. Roles tied to those projects tend to require specialized expertise, which supports a stronger specialty occupation argument during H-1B filing and reduces eligibility ambiguity.
Start conversations before H-1B cap season closes
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March each year, with the cap lottery typically running within weeks. Gresham Smith would need your role confirmed before registration opens, so start recruiting conversations no later than January to leave room for internal approvals and DOL Labor Condition Application preparation.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Gresham Smith's active sponsoring roles
Not every Senior Project Management posting at Gresham Smith is tied to a sponsoring team or office. Use Migrate Mate to identify which specific openings are realistically sponsorship-eligible based on the firm's actual filing history, so you apply where your chances are strongest.
Understand how PERM affects your long-term planning at this firm
For EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card pathways, Gresham Smith would need to run a PERM labor certification through DOL, which typically takes 12 to 18 months before an I-140 petition can be filed. Raise permanent residency interest early in offer negotiations, not after your H-1B is already approved.
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Does Gresham Smith sponsor H-1B visas for Senior Project Managements?
Yes, Gresham Smith sponsors H-1B visas for Senior Project Management roles. The firm operates across architecture, engineering, and infrastructure sectors where specialized international talent is regularly hired. Sponsorship is most consistently tied to roles requiring specific technical or sector expertise, so tailoring your application to Gresham Smith's active project areas improves your chances of being considered for a sponsored position.
Which visa types does Gresham Smith use for Senior Project Management roles?
Gresham Smith sponsors across several visa categories for Senior Project Management positions. H-1B is the most common route for full-time hires. F-1 OPT and CPT are used for candidates transitioning from U.S. academic programs, including STEM OPT extensions. TN visas apply to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering or management roles. EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways are available for longer-term sponsorship cases.
What qualifications does Gresham Smith expect for Senior Project Management roles?
Gresham Smith typically expects a bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, or a closely related field. PMP certification is frequently listed as preferred or required. Candidates with experience managing multi-discipline projects in transportation, healthcare, or industrial sectors, along with familiarity with design-build delivery and budget oversight at the program level, are best positioned for these roles.
How do I apply for Senior Project Management jobs at Gresham Smith?
You can browse and apply for Senior Project Management openings at Gresham Smith directly through Migrate Mate, which surfaces roles where sponsorship is a realistic option based on the firm's filing history. When applying, emphasize sector-specific project delivery experience aligned to Gresham Smith's practice areas. Reaching out to a hiring manager or recruiter in the relevant regional office alongside your application can also accelerate the process.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Senior Project Management hire at Gresham Smith?
For H-1B, the timeline from offer to work authorization runs roughly six to twelve months when accounting for DOL Labor Condition Application preparation, USCIS registration in March, and standard petition adjudication. Premium processing can reduce the USCIS decision window to around 15 business days. PERM-based Green Card cases typically add one to two years on top of that, so early planning with your hiring contact is essential.
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