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Civil Project Manager

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Fairfax, VA · HybridJob$80–150K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$80–150K/yr
Location
Fairfax, VAHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Actalent seeks a Senior Civil Engineer/PM to lead site design and project execution for land development projects in Fairfax or Woodbridge, Virginia. The role covers design documents, utilities, storm drainage, permitting, and erosion and sediment control. It offers a hybrid schedule after an initial 30–90 days, with an in-office core week every third week. A bachelor's degree and EIT certification or PE license are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Civil Engineering DesignLand Development DesignStormwater ManagementSite GradingErosion and Sediment ControlAutoCAD Civil 3DNorthern Virginia Projects

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Related3+ Years Land Development DesignEIT Certification or PE License

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Civil Engineer/PM to join our dynamic team in Woodbridge, VA or Fairfax, VA. This role involves leading and overseeing the development of site designs on various land development projects, utilizing AutoCAD and Civil 3D software platforms. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical proficiency in civil engineering design and will support project staff in all aspects of project execution.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee the development of site designs on various land development projects using AutoCAD and Civil 3D software platforms.

  • Lead the development of design and technical documents through all phases of projects.

  • Develop design efficiencies using Civil 3D software.

  • Oversee and lead the design efforts for water and sanitary sewer design and subdivision plans.

  • Develop construction drawings and work with internal production staff to meet deadlines for site development projects including site layout, grading, geometry, utilities, and storm drainage for commercial, institutional, infrastructure, and transportation projects.

  • Develop planning studies, preliminary and final design plan production, and project permitting.

  • Develop erosion and sediment control plans and design E&S control measures in accordance with state criteria.

  • Perform quality assurance and quality control on own work.

  • Assist in the training and development of junior staff members.

Essential Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline is preferred.

  • 3-10+ years of experience within land development design projects (stormwater management, site grading, erosion & sediment control, etc.).

  • EIT Certification and/or PE License is preferred.

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

  • Experience working on local projects in Northern VA (DMV) is preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment is an open office with a collaborative and family-oriented culture. After the initial 30-90 days, there is a hybrid schedule option allowing for remote work 2-3 days per week, with flexibility to choose which days. Every third week of the month is a 'core week' requiring in-office presence for all five days. The company offers monthly training opportunities, a low turnover rate of 3-4%, and bonuses based on individual, team, and overall company performance. Benefits include a 401(k) with a 5% company match, PTO, tuition assistance, and wellness reimbursements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fairfax, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fairfax, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Fairfax,VA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,369 open Civil Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$80–150K/yr
  • Virginia median$110–160K/yr23 salary ranges
  • US median$100–137K/yr413 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $115K, is 15% below the Virginia median midpoint ($135K) — in the middle half of Civil Engineering salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 46 open Civil Engineering jobs in Virginia and 1,369 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Civil Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 671 postings).
Education
656 of the 1,369 open Civil Engineering jobs (48%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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