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# Site/Civil Project Manager at Woolpert

- **Company:** Woolpert
- **Location:** Harrisburg, PA / King of Prussia, PA / Philadelphia, PA / Pittsburgh, PA / Sharpsburg, PA
- **Compensation:** $118k–$177k
- **Posted:** 2026-10-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-29
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/woolpert/jobs/4452084009

## Job description

At Woolpert, you’ll do work that matters.

As a leading global architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm, we help clients solve complex challenges that shape communities, strengthen critical infrastructure, advance technology, and improve the world around us. Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact.

Woolpert is seeking a licensed Site/Civil Project Manager to join our Energy & Water Utilities Group in Pennsylvania. In this role, you will lead the successful delivery of complex land development projects while serving as a key leader within multidisciplinary project teams.

The Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of project execution, including proposal development; project team selection; scope, schedule, and budget monitoring; site grading, erosion & sediment control, and stormwater design; permitting; quality and risk oversight; and client satisfaction. This individual will collaborate on a project-level basis with private-sector energy clients, municipalities, and review agencies to deliver innovative solutions that improve the communities we live within.

This role is ideal for a results-driven professional with experience managing projects involving commercial land development on project sites ranging from approximately five to hundreds of acres. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to leave positive impressions on clients while driving project success.

## What You Will Do

Project Leadership & Delivery

- Lead land development projects from proposal and planning phases through execution and closeout.
- Develop project execution strategies, schedules, staffing plans, budgets, and resource forecasts to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Oversee the design of commercial project sites, including grading; stormwater (SWM) and erosion & sediment control (ESC) design; preparation of SWM/ESC plans and reports; local, state, and federal permits and approvals; and regulatory closeout.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams consisting of engineering, design, GIS, survey, environmental, permitting, right-of-way, and construction support professionals.
- Monitor project performance to proactively identify and resolve issues related to scope, schedule, quality, staffing, and financial performance.
- Assist with construction administration, including submittal reviews, requests for information (RFIs), and site inspections.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Woolpert's quality standards and client expectations.

Client Engagement & Relationship Management

- Serve as the project-level technical lead and primary point of contact for assigned projects.
- Foster long-term client relationships through exceptional service, communication, and project delivery.
- Lead project meetings and project reviews.
- Coordinate with client managers to identify opportunities to expand Woolpert's services and support client growth objectives.

Financial & Contract Management

- Manage project budgets, profitability, invoicing, forecasts, earned revenue, subcontractor costs, and overall project financial performance.
- Track project metrics and key performance indicators to ensure projects achieve operational and financial goals.
- Administer contracts, negotiate scope changes, and manage change orders.
- Collaborate with leadership to mitigate project risks and improve project performance.

## Team Leadership & Collaboration

- Provide leadership and direction to project teams, ensuring alignment with project goals and client expectations.
- Assist staff with technical leadership to further their skills and career growth.
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Partner closely with senior leadership to support strategic business objectives.

Growth & Business Development

- Support business development efforts through proposal development, project scoping, and estimating.
- Facilitate client relationships through quality communication, service, and deliverables.
- Contribute to the continued growth and expansion of Woolpert's Energy Group.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or equivalent licensure/certification allowing for legal submission of required plans, permits, and approvals in Pennsylvania.
- 10+ years of progressive design experience with land development projects, including grading, SWM, and ESC design; local ordinance requirements; and state/federal permitting.
- Demonstrated success managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and financial performance.
- Strong understanding of project controls, risk management, contract administration, forecasting, and resource planning.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and successfully manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

## Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with site design in the solar energy industry, including common project delivery structures, site layout requirements, and the utility interconnection process.
- Experience working with energy developers, EPC firms, review agencies, and large infrastructure clients.
- General understanding of project management software such as Microsoft Dynamics or Deltek Vantagepoint.
- Additional site/civil experience and licensure in Pennsylvania.

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range $118,200—$177,400 USD

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:  http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  You may view more about EEO on our website: [Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf](https://woolpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf) and [EEO is the Law Poster Supplement](https://woolpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/EEO-is-the-Law-Supplement.pdf).

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting your Recruiter

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

## About Woolpert

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Woolpert is a rapidly growing, technology-forward firm delivering end-to-end architecture, engineering, and geospatial solutions globally to improve critical infrastructure.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Employee-Owned)
- **Headquarters**: Dayton, Ohio, USA
- **Founded**: 1911
- **Founders**: Information not publicly available (founded as an engineering and surveying firm in Dayton, Ohio)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Architecture, Engineering, Geospatial (GIS), Data & Technology.
- **Target customers**: Primarily B2B and B2G, serving public-sector (federal, state, local) and private-sector clients in industries including Aviation, Defense, Maritime, Data Centers & Advanced Manufacturing, Water & Energy, Surface Transportation, and Corporate/Institutional.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "To help our employees, clients, and world progress — to move forward through forward thinking." [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/careers/woolperts-culture/)

## Products & Services
Woolpert offers integrated, end-to-end services across five core solution areas:
- **[Architecture](https://woolpert.com/)**: Design services for industrial, logistics, corporate, and institutional facilities.
- **[Engineering](https://woolpert.com/)**: Planning, design, and project management for transportation, water, energy, and advanced manufacturing projects.
- **[Geospatial](https://woolpert.com/)**: Comprehensive geospatial services including aerial survey (via subsidiary Bluesky International), mobile mapping, 3D digital twin development, seafloor mapping, and GIS implementation. A Premier Google Partner and Esri Gold Partner.
- **[Data and Technology](https://woolpert.com/)**: Data management, cloud solutions, machine learning systems for flood prediction, and asset lifecycle management (partnering with Trimble).
- **[Planning and Consulting](https://woolpert.com/)**: Strategic planning and consulting services for large-scale infrastructure and development projects.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Over 3,000 employees worldwide across 75+ locations. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/about/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: The company is employee-owned and has not disclosed traditional VC investors. Key technology partners include Google (Premier Partner), Esri (Gold Partner), and Trimble.
- **Growth Signals**:
    - Certified as a **Great Place to Work** for 9 consecutive years. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/about/)
    - Ranked #7 on Zweig Group's "Hot Firms" list; #15 on ENR's Top 500 Design Firms; #11 on BD+C's Top 50 Engineering/Architecture firms. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/about/)
    - Named in GeoAwesomeness' top 100 global geospatial companies. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/about/)
    - Aggressive acquisition strategy: has integrated 7+ companies since 2019, including **Murphy Geospatial** (400-person firm, Ireland, 2024), **Bluesky International** (UK aerial survey leader, 2025), **UMC Architects** (UK-based, 2025), and **Dawood Engineering** (150-person, US, 2026). [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/about/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Integrated Service Model**: A rare in-house fusion of architecture, engineering, and advanced geospatial/data capabilities, allowing them to own the full project lifecycle from survey to design to management.
- **Industry-Leading Partnerships**: As a Google Premier Partner and Esri Gold Partner, Woolpert has deep ties to the dominant platforms in geospatial technology, granting them access to early features and high-level support.
- **Century-Long Track Record**: Founded in 1911, the company has over 100 years of history, deep client relationships, and a proven ability to adapt and grow.
- **Employee Ownership**: Being 100% employee-owned (through the Principal Program) aligns employee incentives with long-term company success.

## Strategic Focus
Woolpert’s growth strategy centers on organic expansion and strategic acquisitions of "industry-leading companies that share [their] culture." Their current focus is on:
- Expanding their global footprint and service capabilities (evidenced by recent acquisitions in the UK, Ireland, and Europe).
- Deepening their technology and data analytics prowess, particularly in machine learning and digital twins.
- Serving high-growth sectors like data centers, advanced manufacturing, and national defense.

## Why Work Here
Based on Woolpert’s own culture survey and benefits page:
- **Culture**: 92% of employees feel they can take time off when needed; 90% feel welcomed; 87% are proud to tell others they work here. The culture is described as High Performing, Focused, Industry Leading, Supportive, Progressive, and Balanced. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/careers/woolperts-culture/)
- **Work Model**: "Freedom to Work Program" – offers flexibility to work in one of 75+ offices, at home, or on the go. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/careers/)
- **Unique Ownership**: The **Principal Program** allows every employee (not just executives) to become a principal and own shares in the company. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/careers/)
- **Meaningful Work**: Opportunities include aerially mapping the seafloor, designing data centers, planning military installations, and building ML systems for flood prediction. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/careers/)
- **Perks**: Competitive pay, flexible vacation, quality healthcare, health & wellness coaching, fitness reimbursement, employee assistance programs, technology stipends, 401k employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, and pet insurance. [woolpert.com](https://woolpert.com/careers/)

## Sources
1. [Woolpert Homepage](https://woolpert.com/)
2. [Woolpert About Page](https://woolpert.com/about/)
3. [Woolpert Careers Page](https://woolpert.com/careers/)
4. [Woolpert Culture Page](https://woolpert.com/careers/woolperts-culture/)

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