Assistant Civil Engineer Project Manager - Land Development

AQRA International; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AQRA International in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineering Project Manager to join the Land Development team. This role blends engineering with project leadership and client-facing responsibilities.

You will help manage projects from inception to completion, mentor junior staff, and coordinate cross-disciplinary teams while maintaining schedules and budgets. Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in the field, 2+ years as a project engineer,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5+ years of Civil Engineering experience.
• 2+ years of experience as a Project Engineer.
• Louisiana PE license, or the ability to obtain one.
• Experience working on civil/land development projects.
• Strong leadership experience, or someone ready to step into a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing land development projects from inception through completion.
• Coordinate and oversee the work of engineers, designers, interns, and technicians.
• Assist with project schedules, budgets, proposals, contracts, invoicing, and financial tracking.
• Coordinate with clients, design teams, government agencies, and other disciplines.
• Participate in client and agency meetings.
• Develop and track project milestones to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Prepare engineering plans, construction documents, and supporting design calculations.
• Perform and maintain QA/QC on engineering and construction documents.
• Help identify and manage additional project scope and services.
• Assist with business development and client relationship management.
• Resolve design conflicts and field construction issues.
• Support the technical and financial management of multiple projects.
• Help lead, mentor, and develop junior engineers and design staff.
• Make independent decisions regarding project issues, design approaches, and methods.

Job description

Assistant Civil Engineering Project Manager – Land Development

We’re representing a leading engineering firm on an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Civil Engineering Project Manager to join their growing Land Development team in Baton Rouge.

This is a great opportunity for a Civil Engineer with Project Engineer experience who is ready to take the next step into project management, leadership, and client-facing responsibilities. The role offers significant opportunity for career progression while working alongside an experienced and collaborative team.

The Opportunity

You’ll help manage projects from inception through completion while taking on increasing responsibility across project delivery, team leadership, client relationships, and business development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with managing land development projects from inception through completion
• Coordinate and oversee the work of engineers, designers, interns, and technicians
• Assist with project schedules, budgets, proposals, contracts, invoicing, and financial tracking
• Coordinate with clients, design teams, government agencies, and other disciplines
• Participate in client and agency meetings
• Develop and track project milestones to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Prepare engineering plans, construction documents, and supporting design calculations
• Perform and maintain QA/QC on engineering and construction documents
• Help identify and manage additional project scope and services
• Assist with business development and client relationship management
• Resolve design conflicts and field construction issues
• Support the technical and financial management of multiple projects
• Help lead, mentor, and develop junior engineers and design staff
• Make independent decisions regarding project issues, design approaches, and methods

What They’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 5+ years of Civil Engineering Experience
• 2+ years of experience as a Project Engineer
• Louisiana PE license, or the ability to obtain one
• Experience working on civil/land development projects
• Previous leadership experience, or someone ready to step into a leadership role
• Strong technical engineering and QA/QC skills
• Experience with project budgets, schedules, proposals, and client coordination
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project
• Ability to delegate work, coordinate teams, and provide mentorship
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain a broader project perspective
• Client-focused approach with the ability to understand and anticipate client needs

Why Consider the Opportunity?

Big opportunity for growth – This is a role designed for someone who wants to continue developing their career and take on greater responsibility in project management and leadership.

Collaborative team environment – Work alongside experienced professionals while having the opportunity to mentor and develop junior team members.

Strong team culture – The team makes an effort to create a fun, engaging workplace with regular team lunches, breakfasts, summer events, picnics, holiday celebrations, and even Halloween costume contests.

Community involvement – The company places an emphasis on giving back through community service and volunteering initiatives, providing opportunities for employees to get involved beyond their day-to-day work.

Career progression – With the opportunity to take on more responsibility across projects, clients, and teams, this position offers a clear path for someone looking to progress into a larger Project Management and leadership role.