Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

About the role

CAGE is hiring a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to join our Chandler office and become a core part of our growing Arizona land development practice. This is a seat for someone who is serious about their craft. You know how to run projects, you take budget and schedule personally, and you're starting to think about what the next chapter of your career looks like.

What You'll Do

• Own Your Projects
  • Manage civil engineering and land development projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, and public sector markets
  • Lead projects from entitlement and preliminary design through permitting and construction
  • Own project scope, schedule, budget, and profitability
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants to deliver on time and on budget
  • Proactively identify risks and bring solutions, not just problems
• Serve Clients Well
  • Be the primary day-to-day contact for project clients including developers, architects, contractors, and municipalities
  • Communicate proactively and build trust through consistent follow-through
  • Begin developing your own client relationships and participating in business development activities
  • Represent CAGE professionally within the Phoenix metro development community
• Lead a Team
  • Mentor junior engineers and designers
  • Lead proposal preparation and project pursuits
  • Collaborate with office leadership on workload planning and resource allocation
  • Help shape the culture of a growing office

What We're Looking For

• Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
  • 7+ years of civil engineering and land development with proven experience as a Project Manager
  • Strong technical background in site development, grading, drainage, utility design, and permitting
  • Experience managing project budgets and schedules with financial accountability
  • Familiarity with Phoenix metro municipalities, permitting processes, and development standards is a strong plus
• Preferred:
  • 10+ years of experience for Senior PM consideration
  • Existing relationships within the Phoenix metropolitan development community
  • Experience with private land development clients including residential builders, master plan developers, or commercial developers
  • Interest in growing into client leadership and business development responsibilities over time

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $90,000 to $160,000+ depending on role and experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, HSA options, wellness reimbursement programs, mental health support resources
• Time Off & Flexibility: Flex Time Off, Paid parental leave, 30-day sabbatical after 5 years, Paid holidays and floating holidays
• Financial Security: 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, life and disability insurance, professional development: PE exam support and licensing reimbursement, leadership development programs, tuition reimbursement, industry conferences and continuing education

Location

Serving clients across Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Tempe, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye, and the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, one of the fastest-growing land development markets in the United States.

Why CAGE

We are not a firm where PMs disappear into a back office and execute tasks. At CAGE, project managers are the engine of the business. You will have ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to grow. We are growing our Chandler office intentionally, with senior leadership invested in building the right team from the ground up. That means you will have real influence over how things get done, access to mentorship from experienced principals, and a clear path forward if you want one.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you are a civil engineer who takes project ownership seriously and wants to grow in one of the most active land development markets in the country, we want to hear from you. Apply today and join a team that is building something worth being part of. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.