--- title: 'Project Manager | Project Engineer - Civil Site Development at Thomas & Hutton' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/project-manager-project-engineer-civil-site-development-thomas-hutton-nashville-k8ax3ej70twy' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-17' --- # Project Manager | Project Engineer - Civil Site Development at Thomas & Hutton - **Company:** Thomas & Hutton - **Location:** Nashville, TN - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-05 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/tandh/07aea2a8-c22a-4af8-8ea2-fe1d318d0ef8 ## Job description ## What you'll do - Manage civil site development projects for residential, commercial, and industrial clients from concept through construction - Prepare and oversee the development of construction drawings for water, sewer, and storm drainage infrastructure - Lead project teams to deliver design solutions that meet scope, schedule, and quality objectives - Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal multidisciplinary teams - Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong communication throughout the project lifecycle - Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to support design development and project execution - Monitor project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure successful project delivery - Support proposal preparation and contribute to project planning efforts - Mentor and guide junior engineers and team members ## What you bringg - Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering - Professional Engineer (PE) license required - 7+ years of experience in civil engineering design and project management - Experience managing civil site development projects for residential, commercial, and/or industrial clients - Strong understanding of civil site design, including water, sewer, and storm drainage systems - Working knowledge of AutoCAD, preferably Civil 3D - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a client-facing focus - Strong leadership abilities with experience guiding project teams - Understanding of business metrics for project success - Proven ability to manage multiple assignments and appropriately prioritize workflow - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail - Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines Why Thomas & Hutton? - Competitive salary plus performance bonus - Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance - Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage - 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance - Thomas & Hutton University and hands-on Civil 3D mentoring to advance your career Schedule: On-site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. ## About Thomas & Hutton ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Thomas & Hutton is a multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, and consulting firm that designs and builds infrastructure, communities, and places across the Southeast United States. - **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped) - **Headquarters**: Savannah, Georgia, USA - **Founded**: 1946 - **Founders**: Hue Thomas and Joe Hutton ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Civil engineering, environmental engineering, structural engineering, transportation, water resources, surveying, landscape architecture, and construction administration. - **Target customers**: B2B – municipal governments, private developers, and other public/private entities in the Southeast. - **Mission or purpose**: “Design with the future in mind” – to shape the built environment, create vibrant communities, and deliver lasting legacies for clients. ## Products & Services - **Civil/Site Development**: Land planning, grading, drainage, utility design, and site infrastructure for commercial, residential, and industrial projects. - **Environmental**: Permitting, remediation, environmental assessments, and compliance services. - **Natural Gas**: Pipeline routing, design, and permitting for natural gas infrastructure. - **Structural & Marine**: Structural engineering for buildings, bridges, marine structures, and waterfront facilities. - **Surveying**: Boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction staking surveys. - **Transportation**: Roadway, highway, and intersection design, traffic analysis, and multimodal planning. - **Water & Wastewater**: Treatment plant design, distribution systems, collection systems, and stormwater management. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private firm). - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – Not disclosed; estimated to be in the $50–100M range based on headcount and project scale (not verified). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (no external funding). The firm is employee-owned? Not explicitly stated, but no investors mentioned. - **Growth Signals**: - Offices in 6 states (Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida). - Recognized by Zweig Group: #9 in the 200+ employee category (2019), #16 in Civil Engineering, #18 in Multi-Discipline firms. - Named “Top 10 Best Places to Work” in South Carolina (2020) and ranked #12 small firm in SC. - Numerous active job openings across multiple offices, indicating steady hiring. ## Competitive Advantages - **Depth of experience**: Founded in 1946, with a long track record of complex infrastructure projects in the Southeast. - **Multidisciplinary “one company” model**: Offers civil, environmental, structural, transportation, water, surveying, and landscape architecture under one roof, enabling integrated solutions. - **Flexibility**: Combines the resources of a large firm with the agility and personal attention of a smaller practice. - **Strong reputation**: Consistently ranked as an employer of choice and recognized for quality by industry associations. ## Strategic Focus - Continue expanding geographic footprint across the Southeast (recent addition of Alabama and Florida offices). - Invest in professional development through “Thomas & Hutton University” to retain talent and advance technical capabilities. - Emphasize sustainable, community-centered design that balances economic development with environmental stewardship. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Collaborative, employee-focused environment that values “human craft and ingenuity.” Projects are seen as “Places, Communities, Foundations, Legacies.” - **Work policy**: Primarily on-site at one of the many office locations (Savannah, Augusta, Charlotte, Columbia, Greenville, Nashville, Mount Pleasant, Chamblee, Buford, Durham, Birmingham, etc.). Condensed work schedules may be available. - **Benefits**: - Zero-premium dental and Rx insurance (if wellness criteria met). - Vision coverage, company-paid short- and long-term disability. - Gym membership reimbursement. - 401(k) with matching (50¢ on the $ up to 6%) plus profit sharing. - Generous paid time off (eligible upon hire) and 8 paid holidays. - Professional development: internal training, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education through Thomas & Hutton University. - **Recognition**: Zweig Group “Best Places to Work” multiple times; strong emphasis on work-life balance and employee well-being. ## Sources 1. [thomasandhutton.com](https://www.thomasandhutton.com/our-company/) – About the company, history, founders, mission 2. [thomasandhutton.com](https://www.thomasandhutton.com/) – Services overview 3. [thomasandhutton.com](https://www.thomasandhutton.com/join-our-team-orig/) – Careers page, culture, benefits, awards 4. [thomasandhutton.com](https://www.thomasandhutton.com/available-positions/) – Job openings list, office address 5. 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