Civil Project Manager - Land Development
Civil Project Manager - Land Development
Phoenix, Arizona
A growing engineering and consulting firm is seeking an experienced Civil Project Manager to lead residential and commercial land development projects throughout the Phoenix market. This role offers the opportunity to manage projects from concept through completion while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and mentoring technical staff.
Compensation
$110,000 - $150,000 base salary, depending on experience and qualifications, plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.
Responsibilities
- Lead land development projects from proposal through construction and project closeout
- Manage project budgets, schedules, scopes, contracts, and deliverables
- Coordinate with clients, municipalities, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution
- Oversee entitlement, permitting, and development review processes
- Solve complex engineering and design challenges while maintaining project profitability
- Mentor and develop engineering staff while fostering a collaborative team environment
- Build and maintain strong client relationships and support business development efforts
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 4-6+ years of experience in residential and/or commercial land development
- Strong understanding of local development regulations, permitting requirements, and construction practices
- Experience managing project teams, client relationships, budgets, and schedules
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and effectively communicate with stakeholders
- Experience with project management and document control software is preferred
What You'll Find
- Opportunity to lead impactful land development projects that shape growing communities
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong technical resources
- Clear path for professional growth and leadership advancement
- Autonomy to make meaningful project and technical decisions
- Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement savings, professional development, and licensing support
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