Civil Engineering Project Manager – Land Development

CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER – LAND DEVELOPMENT

Company: HireNow Staffing (Direct Placement Partner)

HireNow Snapshot

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned, highly skilled Civil Engineering Project Manager – Land Development to join one of our valued client partners in Phoenix, Arizona. This opportunity is designed for an experienced engineering leader who excels at delivering complex land development projects while balancing technical excellence, client satisfaction, financial performance, and team leadership.

The ideal candidate is a proven project manager with extensive experience leading residential and site development projects, mentoring engineering teams, and managing projects from concept through completion while maintaining exceptional quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead residential and commercial land development projects from planning through final delivery
• Direct internal engineering teams and coordinate multidisciplinary subconsultants
• Prepare project scopes, cost estimates, proposals, and negotiate project agreements
• Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, and overall project performance
• Serve as the primary client contact while fostering long-term business relationships
• Provide technical leadership throughout all phases of project execution
• Supervise, mentor, and develop engineering professionals to support career growth
• Maintain QA/QC standards and ensure technical accuracy across project deliverables
• Apply advanced civil engineering principles to solve complex design challenges
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D throughout project planning, design, and production

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related engineering discipline
• Minimum 8 years of land development project management experience
• Extensive experience managing residential and site development projects
• Strong civil engineering design and technical expertise
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teams
• Strong project budgeting, scheduling, and resource management experience
• Excellent communication, organizational, and client relationship management skills
• Ability to work onsite in Phoenix, Arizona
• U.S.-based applicants only
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Experience managing multiple concurrent land development projects
• Strong business development and client retention experience
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and project managers
• Proven ability to negotiate project scopes and professional service agreements
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong understanding of municipal permitting, regulatory requirements, and development processes

HireNow Package

• Compensation:$115,000–$150,000 annually
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Work Location: Onsite – Phoenix, Arizona
• Headcount: 1

HireNow Checklist

HireNow Staffing is recruiting a Civil Engineering Project Manager who demonstrates the following:

• Minimum eight years of land development project management experience
• Strong civil engineering design and technical expertise
• Advanced AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency
• Experience leading residential and commercial land development projects
• Proven leadership and engineering team management experience
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and project execution skills
• Excellent client communication and relationship management abilities
• Experience maintaining QA/QC standards throughout project delivery
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining technical excellence
• Meets all required qualifications while demonstrating several preferred qualifications

HireNow Standout Candidates

Candidates will be viewed most favorably if they demonstrate:

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure
• Extensive experience managing large-scale land development projects
• Strong history of delivering projects on time and within budget
• Exceptional leadership, mentoring, and team development abilities
• Experience growing long-term client relationships and generating repeat business
• Strong understanding of Arizona land development regulations and permitting processes
• Stable employment history demonstrating leadership, reliability, and long-term commitment

HireNow Disqualifiers

The following will prevent candidates from moving forward in the hiring process:

• Frequent unexplained job changes or unstable employment history (jumpy resumes will not be accepted or interviewed)
• Less than eight years of land development project management experience
• Limited or no experience leading residential or site development projects
• Lack of AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency
• Inability to demonstrate engineering leadership experience
• Inability to work onsite in Phoenix, Arizona
• Applicants requiring employment sponsorship
• Candidates who do not meet the core qualifications listed for this position

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this Civil Engineering Project Manager – Land Development opportunity. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview. Client-specific information will be shared only with qualified candidates during the interview process.

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