Assistant Civil Engineering Project Manager – Land Development

Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Full-Time

We’re representing a leading engineering firm on an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Civil Engineering Project Manager to join their growing Land Development team in Baton Rouge.

This is a great opportunity for a Civil Engineer with Project Engineer experience who is ready to take the next step into project management, leadership, and client-facing responsibilities. The role offers significant opportunity for career progression while working alongside an experienced and collaborative team.

The Opportunity

You’ll help manage projects from inception through completion while taking on increasing responsibility across project delivery, team leadership, client relationships, and business development.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with managing land development projects from inception through completion
Coordinate and oversee the work of engineers, designers, interns, and technicians
Assist with project schedules, budgets, proposals, contracts, invoicing, and financial tracking
Coordinate with clients, design teams, government agencies, and other disciplines
Participate in client and agency meetings
Develop and track project milestones to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
Prepare engineering plans, construction documents, and supporting design calculations
Perform and maintain QA/QC on engineering and construction documents
Help identify and manage additional project scope and services
Assist with business development and client relationship management
Resolve design conflicts and field construction issues
Support the technical and financial management of multiple projects
Help lead, mentor, and develop junior engineers and design staff
Make independent decisions regarding project issues, design approaches, and methods

What They’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
5+ years of Civil Engineering Experience
2+ years of experience as a Project Engineer
Louisiana PE license, or the ability to obtain one
Experience working on civil/land development projects
Previous leadership experience, or someone ready to step into a leadership role
Strong technical engineering and QA/QC skills
Experience with project budgets, schedules, proposals, and client coordination
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project
Ability to delegate work, coordinate teams, and provide mentorship
Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain a broader project perspective
Client-focused approach with the ability to understand and anticipate client needs

Why Consider the Opportunity?

🚀 Big opportunity for growth – This is a role designed for someone who wants to continue developing their career and take on greater responsibility in project management and leadership.

Collaborative team environment – Work alongside experienced professionals while having the opportunity to mentor and develop junior team members.

Strong team culture – The team makes an effort to create a fun, engaging workplace with regular team lunches, breakfasts, summer events, picnics, holiday celebrations, and even Halloween costume contests.

🤝 Community involvement – The company places an emphasis on giving back through community service and volunteering initiatives , providing opportunities for employees to get involved beyond their day-to-day work.

Career progression – With the opportunity to take on more responsibility across projects, clients, and teams, this position offers a clear path for someone looking to progress into a larger Project Management and leadership role.

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