Civil Program Manager

Company: CEI Engineering Associates
Location: Bentonville
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description CEI Engineering is seeking a Program Manager for our home office in Bentonville, AR. Our Program Managers do more than just manage project scope, schedule, and budget. They are an integral part in ensuring clients receive quality outcomes from conceptual and design phases, to the regulatory review process, bidding, construction, all the way through project completion. About Us CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. is a full service Civil Engineering, Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying consulting firm. Established in 1973, CEI has evolved from a five-person engineering, environmental, and surveying firm into a national firm of over 180 professionals operating from six offices across the US. We value hiring quality people who want to continuously develop and grow along with CEI. CEI offers competitive pay, comprehensive health and wellness offerings, a 401(k) program with company match, an Employee Stock Ownership plan, a quarterly incentive bonus program, continuing education opportunities, and a health and wellness reimbursement program. Most importantly, we aim to give you the opportunity to do what you do best every day. Come grow with us! For more, connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook. Key Responsibilities Develops, prepares, and oversees client-specific multi-project budget Monitors individual project budgets to ensure labor and expense costs are within forecasted program budget, follows CEI accounting processes, including pre-billing forms, approval of final invoices, and addressing client and subcontractor invoice questions Reviews activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine the program's progress in terms of timeline, costs, and client expectations Monitors, pursues, and controls timely specific client/project payables, receivables, and work-in-progress. Maintains a proactive and positive relationship with assigned clients and actively pursues relationships with potential clients Responds to client complaints in a manner that results in a fair and positive resolution for both CEI and the client, of which results in a continued and mutually beneficial business relationship Oversees program/project management and design activities for assigned national accounts, which may include bid development, contract negotiation, scheduling, technical expertise, design, permitting, construction monitoring, site investigations, and Engineer of Record responsibilities, etc. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, landscape architecture, or equivalent training/experience Working knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D, and Microsoft office Suite Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Strong sense of personal initiative and drive to meet client expectations Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record Ability to occasionally travel by air or automobile Ability to regularly work long hours AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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