Senior Lead Consultant, Civil Engineer/Project Manager

Senior Lead Consultant, Civil Engineer/Project Manager

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Job Description

Ramboll is seeking motivated and experienced candidates to join our Engineering practice as a Senior Civil Engineer or a Project Manager. We invite you to bring your Civil Engineering and Project Management background into play as you lead a variety of projects.

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our team and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

A Ramboll Senior Lead Consultant, Civil Engineer/Project Manager has the ability to apply advanced/well-developed skills and knowledge of a specialized job area, typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. They are fully proficient in applying established standards in the discipline and work independently and may instruct or coach other professionals. Senior Lead Consultant, Civil Engineers/Project Managers work with limited supervision and manage projects/processes, contributing to department-level results.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Successfully managing the execution of Civil design projects from inception to completion, providing expertise in site development, infrastructure, stormwater management, land development, and construction-phase support
• Lead the development of detailed design drawings, technical specifications, and engineering reports for civil and environmental projects
• Conduct site evaluations, grading, drainage, and utility design to meet project goals and local regulations
• Lead design, modeling, and evaluation of stormwater management systems to mitigate flooding and environmental impacts
• Implement sustainable and cost-effective solutions, such as green infrastructure and low-impact development practices
• Ensure designs comply with relevant codes, regulations, and industry standards
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and support in their professional development.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture, promoting effective communication and knowledge sharing.
• Allocate resources efficiently and manage project teams to achieve project objectives.
• Lead business development and project management activities including scope and budget development, proposal writing, budget/milestone tracking, client presentation, and regulatory interaction
• Assists in identifying and pursuing business development opportunities within service lines, spearheads, sectors, key accounts and/or growth initiatives
• Actively engaged in client development, cross market, cross service line/spearhead and/or cross geography collaboration
• Adhere to the policies and standards set forth in the firm’s quality management system, including Ramboll drafting standards and specific client or industry standards
• Regularly interact with existing and prospective clients, and establish collaborative project teams of Engineers, Geologists, Scientists and Subject Matter Experts
• Directly communicate with internal stakeholders (e.g., project officer, subject matter expert, project owner) and external stakeholders (e.g., vendors, subcontractors, contractors)
• Provide technical quality reviews of work products developed by others and coordinate the work of other engineering disciplines into the final design deliverables
• Coach and mentor project team members to develop their professional and project management skills, in collaboration with Division/People Managers.
• Proficient at developing project scope, schedule and budget, and assembling and managing project team/resources that are proficient in the technical aspects of the project
• Act as a leader in implementing and promoting health and safety requirements and guidance
• Coordinate safe performance of work and appropriate safety training of the team, and create an environment to enhance safety culture

This comprehensive list of responsibilities should help potential candidates understand the expectations and demands of the Senior Lead Consultant, Civil Engineer or Project Engineer role in Syracuse, NY, combining technical expertise with leadership and project management skills.

Your new team

As our new Senior Lead Civil Engineer/Project Manager, you will be part of Ramboll’s ambitious, diverse, creative, and collaborative Site Solutions team. When you start with Ramboll, you’ll be joining a company that strives to make a difference – for our employees, clients and society. As you work on challenging projects, you will be given increasing responsibility – while also being able to rely on experienced managers and colleagues to offer support and a helping hand as you develop in your role. You will have opportunities to collaborate with design and construction professionals in all the Ramboll business units and organizations in the Americas and globally, including Environment & Health, Water, and Energy.

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. While we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, science or other related field and 10 to 20 years of relevant experience
• Working knowledge of state and federal regulations and technical guidance
• Active Professional Engineering licensure preferred
• Solid project management skills, with strong technical and client relationship-building capabilities
• Experience with conventional and innovative technologies
• Ability to work on and prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Excellent skills, with a strong attention to detail, quality, and safety
• Strong interpersonal skills, customer focus, and ability to work effectively in teams
• Works very effectively in teams and at times is a primary team coordinator with a focus on both project priorities and staff growth
• Effectively utilizes established quality control processes and regularly communicates project status to the owner
• Participates in relevant professional and technical affiliations

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.

Ramboll in the Americas

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices in the Americas, delivering innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

An equal opportunity employer

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process.

At Ramboll, your base pay is only part of your overall total compensation package. At the time of this posting, this role is likely to be compensated at an annual base salary between $94,000 - $123,000. Actual pay may be more or less than the posted range, depending on numerous factors, including experience, geographical location, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and skill level, and does not include bonuses, overtime, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.