Project Developer Salary Jobs in Columbia, SC (NOW HIRING)

Advance your civil engineering career where your work shapes communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you'll lead site development projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and build strong client relationships within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you're an experienced engineer who excels in both project leadership and client engagement, this role is for you.
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.
How to apply:
Ready to design the future? Apply today at www.thomasandhutton.com/careers.
At Thomas & Hutton, our mission of "Building Relationships and Solutions for Success" shapes how we serve our clients, strengthen our communities, and invest in our team. As a private employee-owned firm consistently recognized as a Top Workplace and recipient of PSMJ's Build a Better World Award, we're known not only for exceptional projects but for how we treat people and our communities.
When you join Thomas & Hutton, you'll discover a career with real purpose. We equip you with cutting-edge tools, technology, and software to work efficiently and excel. Our career development programs, including PaTHways and T&H University, combine with approachable leadership and a collaborative environment to support your professional growth at every stage. Pair that with industry leading benefits, genuine work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities to give back through T&H Helping Hands, and it's clear why so many professionals choose to grow their careers here.
Learn more at www.thomasandhutton.com
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace and an E-Verify participant.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications and analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.