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Thomas & Hutton
Civil Engineer Project Manager
JOB #4814
Civil Engineer Project Manager, Atlanta, GA
Presented by Luxus Group
Thomas & Hutton
Lead mission critical site development for data centers and infrastructure across the Southeast with Thomas and Hutton.
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About This Role
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Civil Engineer Project Manager – Mission Critical Site Development
Company Name: Thomas & Hutton
Location: Atlanta, GA Metro Area
Project Focus: Data Centers, Mission Critical Facilities, and Advanced Infrastructure
Work Setting: Hybrid (Monday/Friday Remote) with Flexible Schedule Options
Salary: Total Comp $135k – $165k+
Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus | AEC Talent Partners
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Position Overview
Are you a visionary engineer ready to architect the digital backbone of the modern world? We are seeking a Civil Engineer Project Manager to steer high-impact mission-critical developments across the Southeast. In this role, you will move beyond standard site design to lead the delivery of sophisticated data centers and advanced infrastructure. You aren't just managing tasks; you are a strategic integrator responsible for the technical success and seamless execution of projects that power global connectivity.
Joining our team means stepping into an award-winning culture recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in the Southeast." Here, you will find a platform that prizes professional autonomy and legacy-building. With a flexible, candidate-centric work model—including hybrid schedules and condensed workweek options—we ensure that your professional impact is matched by a high quality of life. This is your opportunity to drive innovation in the fastest-growing sector of civil engineering while building a long-term career with a nationally recognized industry leader.
Core Responsibilities
Strategic Project Stewardship: Architect the lifecycle of mission-critical projects from initial concept through final construction, ensuring every milestone is met with technical precision.
Multidisciplinary Integration: Lead and synchronize high-performance teams, including civil engineers, MEP professionals, and specialized consultants, to deliver cohesive infrastructure solutions.
Site Intelligence & Due Diligence: Oversee complex site due diligence, test fits, and intricate utility coordination to de-risk fast-paced data center developments.
Advanced BIM Coordination: Steer the integration of high-fidelity 3D BIM models, ensuring site components align perfectly with architectural and MEP scopes within the digital environment.
Technical Authority: Manage the fast-tracked design process for mission-critical facilities, providing innovative solutions to complex grading, drainage, and utility challenges.
Construction Administration: Oversee site progress and compliance, addressing RFIs and field challenges to ensure the final build matches the rigorous design intent and quality standards.
Client & Leadership Synergy: Foster transparent communication across all stakeholders and provide strategic project updates to firm leadership, aligning technical delivery with overarching business goals.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related technical field.
Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience: 5+ years of progressive project management experience, specifically within mission-critical environments (data centers, heavy infrastructure, or complex site development).
Software Proficiency: Expert command of AutoCAD Civil 3D and a deep understanding of BIM modeling and design coordination workflows.
Preferred Qualifications
Sector Expertise: Specialized experience in the rapid-deployment lifecycle of hyperscale or colocation data center projects.
Leadership Drive: Proven track record of mentoring junior staff and managing complex, multidisciplinary consultant teams.
Strategic Coordination: Advanced proficiency in navigating complex utility infrastructure and municipal permitting for large-scale industrial sites.
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About Luxus | AEC Talent Partners
Luxus is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search on behalf of Silverman & Light. We partner with the most prestigious structural, civil, and architectural firms in the country to connect top-tier talent with legacy-building opportunities. Not the perfect fit for this role? We still want to hear from you. Our network is constantly expanding with exclusive, unlisted positions across the AEC sector. Connect with us today to discuss your career trajectory.
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Keywords: Civil Engineer Project Manager, PE License, Mission Critical, Data Center Design, Site Development, Civil 3D, BIM Coordination, Utility Coordination, Atlanta Engineering Jobs, Infrastructure Project Manager, AEC Industry, Land Development, Project Leadership.
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Civil Engineer Project Manager
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Thomas & Hutton
Civil engineering, surveying, water/wastewater, landscape architecture, transportation, and planning · Savannah, Georgia
Thomas & Hutton is a privately held, employee-owned engineering and professional consulting firm offering civil, environmental, water resources, transportation, surveying, landscape architecture, and GIS services. The firm designs and consults on infrastructure and land development projects for both public and private sector clients across the Southeastern United States, including North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, and Florida.
Company History
Thomas & Hutton was founded in Savannah, Georgia, in 1946 by former U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officers Hue Thomas, Jr. and Joseph Hutton, initially offering surveying, water, and wastewater services before incorporating in 1955 as a full-service consulting civil engineering firm. Over decades, the firm grew organically across the Southeast and completed strategic acquisitions, including Dempsey, Dilling & Associates (DDA) in Tennessee in 2019, Development Planning & Engineering, Inc. (DPE) in Georgia in 2021, and North Carolina-based Coulter Jewell Thames, PA (CJT) in 2022. The firm operates 19 office locations—including Charlotte and Durham in North Carolina—and transitioned to its sixth generation of leadership in 2026.
Ranking in Its Specialty
- Zweig Group Best Firms to Work For, 2026: Top 25 (firms with more than 200 employees nationwide)
Awards & Recognition
- •PSMJ Resources, Inc. A/E/C Building a Better World Award, 2025
- •Zweig Group Best Firms to Work For, 2026
- •Best Place to Work in Engineering, 2026
In the News
- Thomas & Hutton Celebrates 75 Years in Business!Thomas & Hutton · 2021-08-12
- Aug. 16 - Thomas & Hutton Celebrates 75 Years of BusinessSavannah Business Journal · 2021-08-16
- Thomas & Hutton Announces Sixth-Generation Leadership Transition as Firm Enters 80th YearThomas & Hutton · 2026-01-14
- Thomas & Hutton Marks 80 Years of Growth, Leadership, and Community ImpactThomas & Hutton · 2026-08-27
- Matthew Kiker, PE, named a Building Design+Construction Media 40 Under 40 honoreeThomas & Hutton · 2025-11-12
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