Civil Engineering - Project Manager

Overview

As a Civil Engineering Project Manager at Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Columbus, OH office, you will work closely with our Principals in the civil/site practice to plan and execute projects across private, public, and energy sectors. You will communicate with clients, develop new client opportunities, coordinate with other practices (including environmental, ecological and surveying), manage and mentor staff, and attend industry organization and client meetings.

CEC is a 100% employee-owned firm and we emphasize professional growth and collaboration. All full-time employees can become owners within their first year. We offer a clear career path with opportunities to move into senior project management, technical leadership, or practice leadership roles. Our culture is profitable and employee-centered: 55% of company profits are returned to our employees through our annual bonus pool.

Why people choose to work here includes benefits that start on Day 1 and a collaborative, flexible workplace with hybrid options that support work–life balance and professional autonomy. Specific benefits and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits starting on Day 1: health, vision, dental, life, disability, pet insurance, FSA/HSA, and more.
• 401(k) with company match plus up to 2% profit-sharing contribution, fully vested starting the first of the month after you join.
• Profit sharing, performance bonus, company stock, tuition assistance, and professional development support.
• A culture that values innovation, mentorship, community involvement, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

We seek candidates who meet these requirements and can contribute immediately:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 8+ years of experience
• Professional Engineering License (P.E.)
• Ability to provide a technical review of Civil Engineering deliverables
• Experience preparing proposals and overseeing end‑to‑end project execution
• Proven success in client engagement, networking, and business development
• Ability and desire to mentor staff

About CEC: we are consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News Record. We look for people who enjoy solving difficult technical problems and working on interesting projects, while being part of a team that values teaching and high levels of client service.

We support employees through a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community (focused on giving back to communities), CEC Ignite (helping professionals early in their careers), CEC i. DEA (focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance), and CEC Women (creating opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience).

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable law.

Third party recruiters: if CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited and will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.