Civil Engineering Project Manager at S&ME in Charleston, SC, USA

Job description

• S&ME is seeking a skilled Project Manager with design and permitting experience to support Oil & Gas projects within our Civil Services team throughout the Carolinas.
• The ideal candidate is someone with experience in the Oil & Gas industry managing projects related to the design and permitting of pipeline and distribution projects. You thrive working with a high degree of independence and trust in managing your daily work, but with strong support and communication with leadership and peers across locations. You don't wait for direction, but take initiative, anticipate challenges and have a proactive mindset.
• We are open to hiring in several of our other North & South Carolina offices, including Charlotte, Asheville, Raleigh, Wilmington, Greensboro, Columbia, Charleston, Florence, Greenville-Spartanburg and Myrtle Beach. This is a unique opportunity for professionals with a background in the Oil & Gas industry to work on projects in the Energy Market right here in North and South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Coordination: Lead cross‑functional teams responsible for the design and permitting of natural gas transmission and distribution projects, ensuring seamless communication and teamwork. Direct environmental, natural resource, and cultural resource evaluations for projects located within both new and existing utility corridors.
• Project Execution: Oversee full project lifecycle responsibilities, including safety oversight, risk management, quality assurance, scheduling, and budgeting. Conduct on‑site reviews and maintain consistent client engagement to deliver results that exceed expectations.
• Permitting and Design: Manage the development of environmental and non‑environmental permit packages, such as Erosion & Sedimentation Control Plans, Floodplain Development Permits, grading plans, DOT Encroachments, and Utility Encroachments, while also performing design work for natural gas pipelines and associated facilities.
• Business Development: Collaborate with leadership to pursue new project opportunities, prepare compelling proposals, and broaden the organization's presence within the client community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related technical field, preferred
• 6+ years experience in civil engineering in the energy market, with experience in the onshore oil and gas industry required
• 3 years+ experience as a project manager or having project management responsibilities
• A proven track record of managing multidisciplinary teams with strong communication, organizational, and computer skills
• Committed to excellence in client development, proposal writing, and teamwork

Skills

Required

• Project management
• Design and permitting
• Civil engineering
• Leadership
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Computer skills
• Client development
• Proposal writing
• Teamwork

Preferred

• Experience in the Oil & Gas industry

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
• Wellness Program - $50 off per month on your 2027 premiums!
• Pet Insurance
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a 5% company contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) - with rollover options
• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Mentorship & Career Development Programs
• Credential Incentive Program - get rewarded for advancing your skills
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program
• Company Vehicle & Fuel Card - for project-based role
• $2,000 Employee Referral Bonuses - and more!