Outdoor Recreation Project Manager

CEI Engineering Associates is hiring a Project Manager to join the Outdoor Recreation department at our Dallas, TX office. We're looking for someone with superior interpersonal and communication skills to drive projects for our established civil engineering and landscape architecture firm.

We offer a competitive wage alongside excellent benefits, including comprehensive health offerings, a 401(k) with a company match, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a quarterly incentive bonus, continuing education opportunities, and a health and wellness reimbursement program. If you are ready for a rewarding land development opportunity, apply today!

This is a hybrid role located in the DFW metroplex.

ABOUT CEI ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC

Established in 1973, we became a leader in civil engineering, land surveying, and landscape architecture by approaching each project with the same objectives: to help our clients streamline their processes, create efficiencies, avoid costly mistakes, and drive revenue to their bottom line. With offices from coast to coast and a dedicated team of more than 100 professionals, we are a diverse, deeply experienced, and inclusive firm ready to help our clients take advantage of every opportunity that comes their way.

We employ hard-working people who want to develop and grow along with our company. We also want to help our employees, and their families lead healthy, balanced lives. Therefore, we provide affordable coverage that promotes wellness beyond basic healthcare. By offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, and ongoing training, we foster a supportive environment where our team can excel. Most importantly, we aim to give our employees the opportunity to do what they do best every single day.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN OUTDOOR RECREATION PROJECT MANAGER

As a Project Manager for the Outdoor Recreation department, you play an essential part in delivering successful new park and trail design and rehabilitation projects. The role goes beyond managing scope and budget; you'll be the face of CEI, involved from the conceptual design and review process through construction and completion.

Highly collaborative, you are the central contact for clients, contractors, and government officials, coordinating the work of our design staff. You'll apply your technical expertise to review all project aspects, including specialized elements like trail grading, accessibility, site landscape design, stormwater management, and park utilities. With an eye for detail, you ensure quality control and budget adherence. Success in this position means leading your team to complete important community-focused projects successfully.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PROJECT MANAGER

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, landscape architecture, or equivalent training/experience
• 3+ years of experience in land/site development with experience in utilities, drainage, quality control, site entitlement, and progressive project management
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver's license, an acceptable driving record, and the ability to occasionally travel overnight

A professional engineer (PE) or LA license is preferred but not required.