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Posted August 20, 2026

Civil Engineering Project Manager

Foth
Columbia, SC, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.



Join our Columbia, SC office as a Civil Engineering Project Manager. We are looking for a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented professional to manage engineering projects and client relationships.
From municipal water and sewer projects to local roads and site design, you will manage a diverse portfolio of projects with the support of a highly technical team. Our internally developed project management process will provide the structure you need to succeed as a Project Manager at Foth.



Primary Responsibilities:
  • Lead technical municipal engineering project activities focused on water systems, utilities, and roadway design
  • Serve as client contact
  • Lead, coordinate, and build teamwork among other members in all necessary disciplines
  • Deliver projects within budget, schedule, and contractual commitments
  • Work closely with relevant permitting agencies
  • Develop technical reports, feasibility studies, and engineering designs
  • Lead proposals and development of scope, schedule, and budget
  • Establish objectives and provide performance feedback for project team members
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License in South Carolina
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience with direct client contact and project management
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience leading technical teams and conducting hands-on engineering including design, reports, and feasibility studies for municipal engineering projects
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of experience planning, designing, and constructing public utility projects

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.
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