Land Development Project Manager

About the role

Lead and grow a Civil/Site engineering department as a Department Manager – Civil/Site Land Development, overseeing site development projects and providing technical leadership. This is across grading, stormwater, hydrology, and land development design. Drive long-range planning, staff development, and operational excellence while ensuring high-quality technical outputs and profitable project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a Civil/Site engineering team, providing technical direction, staff development, and long-range planning to strengthen the discipline and deliver high-quality site development projects.
• Guide project delivery across grading, stormwater, hydrology, land development, and site engineering, ensuring technical excellence, QA/QC, and compliance with local regulations.
• Support business development by building client relationships, contributing to marketing strategy, and helping secure new project opportunities.
• Manage project operations, including budgets, schedules, staffing, productivity, and profitability, while coordinating multidisciplinary work and advising teams across the organization.
• Mentor, evaluate, and advance Civil/Site engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 12+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Experience in site development, grading, stormwater, hydrology, and land development design.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of local regulations and compliance requirements.

Skills

• Technical expertise in Civil Engineering.
• Project management and leadership skills.
• Business development and client relationship management.
• Team building and mentoring abilities.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools.

Benefits

• Approximate compensation range of: $185,000 - $235,000
• Generous 401(k) employer match supporting long-term financial wellbeing
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Roaded Time Off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and structured professional development pathways
• Employee wellbeing initiatives, assistance programs, travel support, and a wide range of employee discounts

Pay

Approximate compensation range of: $185,000 - $235,000

Schedule

Full-time position