Senior Project Management Lead - Hatch Global Search

Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and successfully completing projects within the allotted timeline and budget. This role demands strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex projects across various departments.

Senior Project Management Lead

Jacksonville, FL
We ranked as one in the top 200 on the ENR Design Firms. We are an ESOP and have built a collaborative environment that allows our employees, as owners, to thrive. We are a people first culture and are dedicated to building a better future for our communities.

Our mission is to responsibly manage public and private resources while enhancing our communities and environment. With a diverse range of projects across the U.S. and internationally, we are a leading force in infrastructure engineering, serving both municipalities and private sector clients.

The Senior Project Management Lead for Land Development and Municipal Projects will help lead the Civil Site Group in the Southeast office.
As our Senior Project Management Lead, you will be at the forefront of shaping our land development and municipal projects. This role offers a unique blend of leadership, strategic oversight, and technical expertise in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

What You’ll Do:
Lead with Authority: Manage and mentor our site development engineering team, guiding projects from conception through execution for municipalities, educational institutions, commercial entities, and industrial sites.

Design with Impact: Oversee design efforts including site grading, geometry, ADA improvements, pavement and roadway design, stormwater management, and utility systems.
Excel in Project Management: Coordinate with clients, define project scope, and oversee all phases of technical production. Manage project assessments, regulatory permitting, technical documentation, and bidding processes.

Develop and Inspire: Mentor and train design staff, contribute to recruiting and retention efforts, and support team growth and development.
Drive Business Development: Prepare compelling proposals, lead project interviews, and participate in business development initiatives.
Ensure Quality: Conduct rigorous Quality Assurance and Quality Control reviews and oversee construction assistance to ensure the highest standards of project execution.

What We’re Looking For:
Soft Skills:
- Proven leadership with a track record of managing and building effective project teams.
- Strong ability to forge and maintain relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts clearly.
- Proactive problem-solving skills and a dedication to mentoring and team development.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a strong sense of urgency to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (advanced degree is a plus).
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in site design and project management.
- Active Professional Engineer license in Florida.
- Experience in municipal engineering is preferred; federal market experience is a plus.

Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Hydraflow, Vehicle Tracking, AutoTURN.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Senior Project Management Lead

Great growth opportunity with a growing civil engineering firm. They have a “people first” culture and because they are an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), all employees are owners which makes for a collaborative work environment.