Senior Civil Project Manager - Land Development

Location: Remote | South Carolina, North Carolina, or Georgia Preferred

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential + Long-Term Leadership Opportunity

About the Opportunity

A growing civil engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Civil Project Manager to support an expanding portfolio of land development projects across the Southeast.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior engineer who enjoys managing projects, working directly with clients, and having a genuine impact on the direction and growth of a business. The successful candidate will play a key role in project delivery while helping support the continued expansion of the firm's civil engineering services. Based on your internal notes, the firm is looking for someone capable of independently managing projects while helping grow the practice as new opportunities come online.

Unlike many larger consultancies, this position offers direct access to decision-makers, significant autonomy, and the ability to influence both project execution and future growth strategy.

Position Overview

The Senior Civil Project Manager will oversee a variety of land development projects from initial feasibility through permitting, design, and construction.

Projects may include:

• Commercial developments
• Mixed-use projects
• Residential communities
• Site infrastructure improvements
• Utility extensions
• Stormwater management systems
• Industrial and business park developments

This role combines project management, technical leadership, client engagement, and business development responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead site development projects from concept through construction.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and client deliverables.
• Coordinate internal staff, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Oversee project execution and maintain quality standards.
• Support permitting and regulatory approval processes.

Technical Leadership

• Review and oversee grading, drainage, utility, and stormwater designs.
• Provide technical direction throughout project delivery.
• Review engineering reports, calculations, and permit applications.
• Assist with field issues and construction support activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards and regulations.

Client Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and project discussions.
• Develop trusted advisor relationships through strong technical delivery and responsiveness.

Business Development & Growth

• Support proposal preparation and project pursuits.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and repeat work.
• Assist leadership with strategic growth initiatives.
• Help expand the firm's land development presence throughout the Southeast.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years of civil engineering experience.
• Strong land development and site civil design background.
• Experience managing projects independently.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with grading, drainage, utility, and stormwater design.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) licence.
• Experience working directly with developers and private-sector clients.
• Proposal preparation and business development experience.
• Familiarity with Southeast permitting and development processes.
• Interest in mentoring junior engineers and helping grow a team.

Technical Skills

• Site civil engineering design
• Land development
• Grading and earthwork
• Stormwater management
• Utility infrastructure
• Drainage analysis
• Civil 3D
• Permitting and regulatory coordination
• Construction support and administration

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Fully remote working arrangement.
• Established project backlog with additional growth anticipated.
• Opportunity to help shape and grow a developing civil engineering practice.
• Direct exposure to company leadership.
• Significant autonomy and ownership.
• Diverse project exposure across the Southeast.
• Long-term progression into leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Mileage reimbursement for business travel
• Technology and remote work support
• Professional development assistance
• Flexible working environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.