Civil/Land Development Project Manager
About the Company
Our client is a well-established, employee-owned engineering and consulting firm with a long history of delivering infrastructure and land development projects throughout the Southeast. With hundreds of employees and decades of sustained growth, the firm has built a reputation for technical excellence, financial stability, and long-term employee retention.
The Jacksonville-area team supports a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, institutional, and municipal developments, partnering with both private and public-sector clients across Florida.
Why Join This Firm?
- Employee-owned organization with a clear path to shareholder opportunities
- Financially stable firm with a long-standing history of steady growth
- Strong reputation for investing in employees and promoting from within
- Family-oriented culture that prioritizes work-life balance
- Collaborative team environment with approachable and supportive leadership
- Low employee turnover and strong tenure across the organization
- Hybrid work schedule with up to 2 days per week working remotely
- Annual performance-based bonus program
- Typically 3-5%+ bonus potential
- Outstanding retirement package
- Up to 9% company contribution
- Additional discretionary contributions based on company performance
- History of profit-sharing opportunities
- Long-term career growth opportunities
- No acquisition or merger concerns, providing a stable and consistent future for employees
About the Role
Our client is seeking a Civil/Land Development Project Manager to support the continued growth of its Florida operations. This position will lead land development projects through design, permitting, and delivery while serving as a key point of contact for clients, agencies, and internal project teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage civil land development projects from concept through construction
- Oversee site development design for residential, commercial, institutional, and municipal projects
- Prepare and review grading, drainage, utility, roadway, and stormwater management plans
- Manage budgets, schedules, project scope, and client expectations
- Lead permitting efforts with local and state regulatory agencies
- Coordinate with clients, municipalities, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams
- Prepare and oversee engineering plans, calculations, specifications, and technical documents
- Perform and review hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for stormwater systems
- Respond to permit comments and agency review requests through project approval
- Ensure compliance with state, regional, and local regulations
- Conduct quality control reviews of plans and calculations
- Mentor junior engineers and support team development
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
- Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license
- 5+ years of civil land development experience
- Strong experience with site design, grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater management
- Knowledge of Florida permitting processes and regulatory requirements
- Experience working with local municipalities and reviewing agencies
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation
- Experience managing projects or leading design efforts independently
- Strong organizational, communication, and client-facing skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and deadlines
- Strong technical understanding of engineering plans, surveys, and construction documentation
Compensation & Benefits
- $100,000 - $130,000 base salary
- Annual performance bonus
- Employee ownership opportunities
- Hybrid working schedule
- Industry-leading retirement contribution program
- Profit-sharing potential
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Long-term stability with a respected and growing engineering firm
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