We are seeking an experienced and strategic Project Manager – Land Development to lead and oversee civil engineering projects in a dynamic, client-focused environment. This role involves managing project scope, financials, team coordination, and client relationships to ensure the successful execution of land development projects. You will also play a key role in staff development, aligning individual strengths with project needs, and proactively identifying potential challenges to enhance team efficiency.
This role is ideal for a results-driven leader with 7+ years of experience who thrives in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is eager to build strong client relationships while driving project success. If you are a seasoned project engineer or current project manager looking to take ownership of projects, lead teams, and drive business growth, this role provides an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while mentoring staff, optimizing project efficiency, and contributing to the success of land development projects.
This position is also perfect for a proactive leader with exceptional communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, who excels in negotiating contracts, managing project scope, and delivering profitable projects. If you're looking for a company that values innovation, efficiency, and long-term client relationships, this role offers the opportunity to elevate your career while shaping the success of land development projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage, lead, and oversee all team activities including production documents, client management, internal team management and project financials.
- Increase overall effectiveness of the team by developing staff, aligning individual team member strengths, and identifying potential obstacles (both internal and external).
- Negotiate strong contracts and clearly define project scope within proposals.
- Make critical decisions to ensure projects maintain schedule and scope.
- Delegate project tasks to team members in a timely fashion and provide clear direction on tasks, expectation on deliverables, and establish clear deadlines with team member affirmation.
Necessary Qualifications:
- BS in Engineering from an accredited university.
- 7+ years of professional experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred, but not required.
- Demonstrated track record of success as a project engineer with a strong technical background.
- Established strong relationships with both clients and internal team members.
- Proficient in project design & coordination.
- Skillful in task delegation, allowing for efficient management focus.
- Possesses excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Consistently delivers profitable projects independently or with minimal supervision.
- Effective in managing client relationships with the intent to generate a repeat client in every instance.
