Civil Project Manager - Land Development
Our client is one of Michigan's longest standing and most respected site design consultancies. Founded in the 40s and still headquartered in Southeast Michigan, they have grown from a small local engineering practice into a nationally recognized, multidisciplinary firm licensed in over 20 states, with a team of roughly 200 professionals across multiple Michigan offices and an out of state presence.
What sets them apart is the fully integrated model. Civil engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, geotechnical engineering and, since a 2024 acquisition, environmental and ecological consulting all sit under one roof. Projects do not get handed off to outside consultants and stall. The whole lifecycle stays in house.
Their portfolio is the kind you drive past every week without realizing it. Automotive proving grounds and OEM campuses, large mixed use developments, industrial and distribution, healthcare, higher education, K-12, senior living, residential, parks and recreation, and utilities and energy. They have been named an ENR Top 500 Design Firm, a Crain's Detroit Best Place to Work every year since 2019, and are regular winners at state level design and construction awards.
Role overview
This is a Civil Project Manager position based out of the Auburn Hills office, leading site development projects from concept through construction close out.
Importantly, you do not need to already be a fully seasoned PM. If you are a strong Project Engineer ready to take the step up, this firm will back you with structured, hands on support and a clearly defined progression path. They have a genuine track record of promoting from within rather than hiring leadership in over the top of their own people.
Key responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of land development and site design projects, owning scope, schedule, budget and profitability
- Serve as the primary client contact, building and maintaining long term relationships
- Lead and review site design packages covering grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater management and paving
- Drive permitting and agency coordination with municipalities, county drain commissions, EGLE and other Michigan review bodies
- Coordinate internally with survey, landscape architecture, geotechnical and environmental teams
- Mentor and technically develop project engineers and design staff
- Support proposals, fee development and business development activity
- Provide construction phase services including RFIs, submittals and site observation
Education and qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline
- Michigan PE license, or PE eligible with a clear timeline to licensure
- Around 7+ years of civil and site design experience, with meaningful land development exposure
- Working knowledge of Michigan permitting, zoning and agency review processes
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Strong client facing communication skills and the appetite to grow into a leadership seat
Benefits
- $100,000 - $145,000 base depending on experience
- Performance bonus program
- 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
- Paid parental leave for both parents
- Tuition assistance and in house training and development programs
- Professional license and dues reimbursement
- Fitness reimbursement and apparel allowance
- Paid volunteer time off
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
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