Program Manager

The Program Manager leads complex engineering design projects, directs multi-disciplinary technical teams, and develops and maintains strong client relationships. Operating as a technical leader and program director, this role ensures all engineering assignments achieve technical excellence, strict regulatory compliance, budget adherence, and on-time project delivery. Technical engineering expertise is required to supervise technical work, perform quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) reviews, and solve complex site design or infrastructure challenges along with other engineers.

Core Responsibilities

• Technical Direction: Lead and oversee civil engineering designer's efforts, including site layout, grading, drainage infrastructure, utility distribution systems (water, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, conduit/dry utilities), and stormwater management/hydrologic analysis from conceptual phase through construction.
• QA/QC Oversight: Conduct thorough quality control and quality assurance reviews for accuracy, design completeness, engineering soundness, and compliance with local municipal, state, and environmental permitting standards.
• Design Specifications: Oversee the production of detailed technical reports, engineering specifications, hydrologic/hydraulic calculations, contract documents, and complete permit application packages for local and state regulatory approval.
• Engineering Judgment: Provide high-level engineering judgment, technical decision-making, and field support during conceptual development, final plan delivery, and construction administration.
• Project Execution: Serve as primary Delivery Manager on a major infrastructure program, or multiple mid-sized projects or a portfolio of small projects simultaneously.
• Project Accounting: Maintain complete project accounting oversight, including schedule tracking, budget management, fee structures, invoicing support, profitability, and cost control.
• Resource Management: Coordinate internal engineering teams, cross-functional staff allocations, and external sub-consultants to meet critical deadlines efficiently.
• Staff Development: Supervise technical work, hire, train, and mentor engineers, with a focus on professional growth and high performance.
• Client Relations: Act as key point of contact for external clients, facilitating plan review meetings, agency presentations, and long-term partnerships.
• Business Development: Participate in proposal writing, scope and fee negotiations, marketing initiatives, and cross-selling firm-wide services to expand pipeline opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License (DC) preferred or acquired within 90 days
• Minimum 10+ years of engineering design and project management experience
• Demonstrated experience in Transportation Engineering (roadways, traffic, bridges, utilities, DOT projects) OR Land Development (site design, grading, SWM, ESC, utilities)
• Technical engineering expertise
• Microstation knowledge
• Working knowledge of industry calculation software
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and fee structures
• Strong written and verbal communication

Compensation:

$165,000 to $200,000 annually. Actual compensation offers are determined based on candidate credentials, role complexity, internal equity, relevant skills, and total direct experience. Total compensation includes bonus opportunities.

Location:

Hybrid work environment. Company-wide policy. Candidates are expected in the office 3 days a week.

Benefits:

Our comprehensive and competitive benefits package includes Health, Vision, and Dental insurance, commuteparking expenses, annual bonus potential, 401(k) plans with Company match, Holidays, and Paid Time Off.

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA sponsorship is not available.
• Verification of background checks, references, work history, and Department of Motor Vehicles records will be required prior to employment.
• Candidates with Military experience are encouraged to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.