Land Development Project Manager, PE
About the Role
LVI is partnering with a respected multidisciplinary engineering firm seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join its Land Development team. This role is ideal for a civil engineering professional with strong leadership capabilities, technical expertise, and a proven ability to manage projects from concept through completion. The successful candidate will oversee diverse land development projects while coordinating with internal teams, clients, and regulatory agencies to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage land development projects, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to produce comprehensive civil engineering plan sets.
- Serve as the primary liaison between clients, architects, consultants, and regulatory agencies to ensure seamless project execution.
- Oversee internal support teams (survey, traffic, hydrology/hydraulics, etc.), managing both technical deliverables and resource allocation.
- Implement and maintain QA/QC processes, ensuring compliance and consistency across project teams.
- Facilitate project approvals by working closely with city and county officials.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects, allocating resources effectively across varying project phases.
- Support construction-phase services, including responding to RFIs and attending contractor/site meetings.
- Supervise and mentor up to five technical staff, including assigning tasks, reviewing work, and fostering professional development.
- Contribute to performance evaluations, staff development plans, and compensation recommendations.
- Lead proposal preparation, scope development, and fee estimates while supporting business development initiatives.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 8+ years of experience in civil engineering, including at least 4 years in a project management or equivalent leadership role.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience considered).
- Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and preliminary design through construction.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably while delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Proven experience in proposal development, client relationship management, and project delivery.
- Willingness to travel to project sites and regional offices as needed.
Required Skills
- Strong foundation in land development design principles and civil engineering practices.
- Experience in cost estimating, bid-phase support, and construction administration.
- Proficiency in CAD/Civil 3D and other engineering design software, with adaptability to new technologies.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively manage teams, delegate tasks, and balance project priorities.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
- Familiarity with alternative delivery methods and geometric design standards.
- Experience with project financials, including invoicing and accounts receivable.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and public agencies.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and motivating team members.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus potential
- Opportunity to lead impactful, diverse land development projects
- Collaborative, high-performing team environment
- Strong emphasis on professional growth and career development
- Exposure to nationally recognized projects and industry-leading practices
- Commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community impact
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