Senior Level Project Site Manager Jobs
Senior level project site manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of full project lifecycles, from planning and resource allocation to on-site execution and stakeholder accountability. Most openings are on-site or hybrid across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Cuhaci Peterson, HDR, and Greenman-Pedersen hiring at this level now.
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Job Purpose
DAVENPORT is looking to fill a Site Civil Project Manager/Engineer position. The prospective candidate will oversee projects primarily involved in public sector land development. The candidate must be able to provide overall design direction for the project to junior designers but will likely be required to provide design support as well. They must be capable of reviewing, commenting on and subsequently approving subordinates’ work. The candidate should be familiar with the general permit process for local and/or state projects; particularly in the areas of Site Plan, Stormwater Management, and Erosion & Sediment control. Familiarity with preparing technical specifications is a plus. This candidate will ensure all initiatives and processes are in conformance with the organization’s established policies and objectives. The ideal candidate is an individual who is highly proactive and creative.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Create site layout, sanitary/water/storm sewer design, roadways, grading/earthwork, erosion control, and/or stormwater management systems plans.
- Prepare design drawings using AutoCAD/Civil3D and/or similar type software.
- Project management tasks and client interactions
- Project Kick-offs
- Client Management
- External communications
- Project Folder Setups • Manage contractors and subcontractors.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
- 10+ years’ experience in Civil Engineering
- NC PE license required.
- Experience in public sector required. Mid-Atlantic experience is a plus.
- Site design/layout experience.
- Experience with NC Storm Water Management.
- Erosion and sediment control design.
- Strong oral and written communication skills required.
- Candidate must be proficient in AutoCAD/Civil3D
Demonstrated Abilities
- Collaboration skills
- Technical capacity
- Communication proficiency
- Flexibility
- Time management
- Ability to make informed independent and professional judgments.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly proactive and creative
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Travel
The primary service area will be NC, although it could be in any of DAVENPORT’s service area. Some travel required, less than 15%. Travel would consist of mostly site visits and meetings.
Reports To
- Site Civil Department Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $91,413.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Do you have an active PE License?
- Are you proficient in AutoCAD or Civil 3D?
- Do you have some experience in stormwater design?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Charlotte, NC 28273
Job Purpose
DAVENPORT is looking to fill a Site Civil Project Manager/Engineer position. The prospective candidate will oversee projects primarily involved in public sector land development. The candidate must be able to provide overall design direction for the project to junior designers but will likely be required to provide design support as well. They must be capable of reviewing, commenting on and subsequently approving subordinates’ work. The candidate should be familiar with the general permit process for local and/or state projects; particularly in the areas of Site Plan, Stormwater Management, and Erosion & Sediment control. Familiarity with preparing technical specifications is a plus. This candidate will ensure all initiatives and processes are in conformance with the organization’s established policies and objectives. The ideal candidate is an individual who is highly proactive and creative.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Create site layout, sanitary/water/storm sewer design, roadways, grading/earthwork, erosion control, and/or stormwater management systems plans.
- Prepare design drawings using AutoCAD/Civil3D and/or similar type software.
- Project management tasks and client interactions
- Project Kick-offs
- Client Management
- External communications
- Project Folder Setups • Manage contractors and subcontractors.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
- 10+ years’ experience in Civil Engineering
- NC PE license required.
- Experience in public sector required. Mid-Atlantic experience is a plus.
- Site design/layout experience.
- Experience with NC Storm Water Management.
- Erosion and sediment control design.
- Strong oral and written communication skills required.
- Candidate must be proficient in AutoCAD/Civil3D
Demonstrated Abilities
- Collaboration skills
- Technical capacity
- Communication proficiency
- Flexibility
- Time management
- Ability to make informed independent and professional judgments.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly proactive and creative
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Travel
The primary service area will be NC, although it could be in any of DAVENPORT’s service area. Some travel required, less than 15%. Travel would consist of mostly site visits and meetings.
Reports To
- Site Civil Department Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $91,413.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Do you have an active PE License?
- Are you proficient in AutoCAD or Civil 3D?
- Do you have some experience in stormwater design?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Charlotte, NC 28273
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Senior Level Project Site Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level project site manager job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned complex, multi-phase projects from kickoff through closeout with measurable outcomes. Demonstrating experience leading field teams, managing subcontractors, and coordinating across engineering, safety, and client stakeholders gives you a clear edge. Certifications like PMP or OSHA 30, combined with a portfolio of successfully delivered projects, strengthen your candidacy significantly.
Which companies hire senior level project site managers?
Companies hiring senior level project site managers right now include Cuhaci Peterson, HDR, and Greenman-Pedersen, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate among general contractors, engineering and construction firms, and large industrial or infrastructure operators with active capital project pipelines.
Are there remote senior level project site manager jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level are on-site by nature given the field oversight responsibilities involved. About 11% of senior level project site manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, typically covering pre-construction planning, estimating coordination, or program management functions that can be handled off-site.
What makes a project site manager role senior level?
Senior level roles are distinguished by scope, ownership, and leadership responsibility. Where mid-level managers typically execute within a defined plan, senior professionals set that plan, own the budget and schedule at a program level, resolve escalated issues with clients and subcontractors, and mentor junior site staff. Accountability extends beyond daily operations to overall project delivery and business outcomes.
Which industries hire the most senior level project site managers?
Senior Level project site manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand because they operate large, ongoing capital programs that require experienced professionals to oversee construction, commissioning, and multi-trade coordination on complex sites.