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Join the Environmental Design Group Team – Where People and Purpose Meet

Salary Range: $90,000-110,000+

Department: Construction
Employment Type: Full Time

ABOUT EDG

Environmental Design Group is a dynamic, multidisciplinary firm delivering planning, design, civil engineering, surveying, environmental services, transportation, and construction management solutions across Ohio. With over 40 years of experience, we’re committed to shaping safer, more sustainable, and more livable communities. We’re more than engineers, designers, and planners - we’re passionate community builders. Whether we’re restoring green spaces, creating safer roads, or reimagining public parks, we do it all with one goal in mind: making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

If that sounds like a mission you’d be proud to support, we’d love to meet you.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE

• Collaborative Culture: Our team of engineers, designers, and planners work together to deliver meaningful results aligned with community needs.
• Client-Centered Approach: Our Client Experience program emphasizes proactive communication, trust, and lasting relationships with both clients and teammates.
• Mission-Driven Impact: You’ll contribute to projects such as trail planning, wastewater infrastructure, and parks that enhance quality of life.
• Growth & Support: We offer competitive benefits, professional development, flexible work options, and a welcoming workplace where individuals thrive.
• A Voice That’s Heard: We listen, value fresh ideas, and empower every team member to speak up and contribute.

JOB OVERVIEW

Environmental Design Group is seeking a qualified project manager looking for an opportunity to pursue, plan, and manage projects for our Construction Management Client Service Group. The project manager will manage a team of engineers and technicians conducting construction inspections and documenting construction activities. Projects may include construction administration, construction oversight, dispute resolution, documentation and quality control, pre-construction services, and stakeholder communication. This position will provide both technical and client management project leadership. This role consists of participating in a growing team and will include opportunities to mentor junior staff. The project manager will manage both public and private sector projects. Responsibilities will consist of managing, controlling, and monitoring all aspects of the project, reducing risks to the firm and its clients, and interacting with clients to deliver projects.

• Supervise associates directly or indirectly and provide ongoing direction specific to project tasks, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Review, mentor, develop, and manage associates' performance in terms of project goals and company expectations.
• Manage all activities for assigned projects, including scheduling work and project budgets, directing associates and sub-consultant activities, establishing and monitoring quality requirements, ensuring client satisfaction, and promoting integration across all areas of work.
• Report project budget variances to the Director and a plan to bring the project back into compliance.
• Communicate regularly with clients on project status.
• Ensure project communication between team members and clients.
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients, regulatory agencies, and other outside groups.
• Make formal presentations to clients, stakeholders, the public, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare proposals/contracts and determine project requirements, budget, deliverables, and scope based on client dialogue and project understanding.
• Identify potential funding sources.
• Identify project risks and monitor/mitigate risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support and implement associate programs that foster a positive work environment and help develop each associate to their fullest potential.
• Demonstrate a passion for client service and relationship building with clients, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and teams within our organization.
• Build client relationships through project delivery that meets and exceeds client expectations.
• Identify future projects/opportunities, services, and client needs.
• Attend networking events, trade shows, and technical conferences for business development purposes.
• Adhere to the Company's QA/QC Performance Standards.
• Experience managing multiple types of construction projects is a plus.
• Experience in vertical construction is a plus.
• Carry out any other responsibilities as assigned for the organization's best interest.

Environmental Design Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to become prequalified as a CE-2 with the Ohio Department of Transportation a plus.
• Ohio PE License is required.
• 10+ years of related experience are preferred.
• 7+ years of supervisory experience are preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills are required.

Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position that has the availability to work hybrid.

Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day. Must have a valid driver’s license and possess a driving record that will enable the employee to be insurable under the Company’s standard vehicle insurance and general comprehensive liability insurance without additional costs to the Company.

Supervisor Responsibility: This position will directly supervise other associates. EDG is a teaching organization and believes in the growth and development of every associate within the company. As a leader, Project Managers are expected to demonstrate organizational values and promote company growth. They must consistently show behavioral improvements and professional growth of themselves and their team.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT

We’re looking for someone who is:

• People-focused and a natural collaborator
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• Professional, proactive, and adaptable
• Excited to learn and grow in a dynamic setting
• Passionate about improving places and lives
• Proven ability to manage projects independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills—written and verbal—including professionalism in client and public settings.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, sustainability, and community-focused design.

WHAT SETS EDG APART

• Cross-disciplinary Expertise: In-house disciplines like surveying, transportation, ecological restoration, economic development, and EDG Creative work seamlessly under one roof to deliver holistic solutions.
• Community-Focused Projects: From the Towpath Trail to park master plans and infrastructure studies—you’ll help create places people love.
• Core Values in Action: Collaboration, quality, integrity, trust, sustainability, and a people-first culture drive everything we do.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Medical, dental, vision, accident and critical illness, life insurance, wellness programs, and education reimbursement.
• Flexible in-office, hybrid, or work-from-home schedules.
• Paid time off, vacation, holiday schedules, 401(k), and bonus opportunities.
• Community volunteer initiatives, team committees, and career advancement programs.

READY TO EXPLORE WHAT'S POSSIBLE?

Visit our Careers page, choose your location, and explore open positions. We’d love to hear how your background and passion align with our mission to create lasting impact for communities throughout Ohio.

Environmental Design Group – from possibility to purpose.
Together, we're making a difference—for people, communities, and the environment.