Position Overview:
- We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer Project Manager – Land Development to lead the planning, design, management, and delivery of private subdivision and land development projects.
- The ideal candidate will bring progressive civil engineering experience, strong technical design capabilities, and proven project management skills.
- This role involves managing projects, client relationships, schedules, budgets, technical deliverables, and junior staff while ensuring high-quality engineering solutions and successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead civil engineering and land development projects from initial planning through final design and construction.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, technical deliverables, quality standards, and client expectations.
- Oversee project quality, technical accuracy, and timely delivery while coordinating internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Provide design leadership for site layouts, horizontal and vertical roadway alignments, grading plans, stormwater management systems, and Best Management Practice (BMP) layouts.
- Prepare and review engineering drawings, calculations, reports, specifications, and design plans.
- Conduct site feasibility assessments and due diligence, including reviews of zoning ordinances and municipal regulations.
- Support permitting, regulatory approvals, and municipal review processes.
- Develop practical engineering solutions, evaluate design alternatives, and identify potential design or permitting challenges early.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with private-sector clients, developers, attorneys, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
- Represent the firm in client meetings and external project discussions.
- Lead, mentor, and support Engineers, Designers, and CADD Technicians.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Approximately 5–7+ years of progressive civil engineering experience.
- Experience designing private subdivision or land development projects.
- Experience serving private-sector clients.
- Experience managing infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of site planning, civil engineering design, and land development processes.
- Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate stakeholders, and represent the firm professionally.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active Pennsylvania PE license.
- Experience providing public testimony before Land Use Boards.
- Experience managing private-sector land development projects.
- Experience coordinating with developers, attorneys, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
- Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading multidisciplinary project teams.
- Certified Municipal Engineer (CME).
- Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).
- Professional Planner (PP).
- Familiarity with GIS, Hydroflow, stormwater modeling, and drainage design tools.
