Civil Engineer | Land Development | Brambleton, VA

Purple Cow Recruiting; Brambleton (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartline Staffing is seeking a Civil Engineer for Brambleton, Virginia. The role oversees commercial, residential, and mixed-use land development from design to bond release, with on-site field work and office coordination.

The candidate will manage budgets, schedules, permits, and stakeholder communications while ensuring quality and safety standards. A PE license in VA or reciprocity is required, with 7+ years of experience and strong leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• PE license in Virginia or reciprocity within 6 months required.
• 7+ years of land development oversight experience required.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and amend construction drawings and contracts.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, or Primavera required.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities needed.
• Field work ability and lifting 20–30 lbs required.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead land development projects from concept through completion.
• Develop, monitor, and manage detailed project schedules and reports.
• Manage budgets, resource plans, change orders, and contractor coordination.
• Evaluate design revisions and communicate changes to partners.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and agencies.
• Visit job sites regularly to monitor progress and address challenges.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera

Job description

Description

Civil Engineer | Land Development | Brambleton, VA

On Site | Commercial, Residential & Mixed-Use Land Development | Brambleton, Virginia

Kerry Martin, MSN, RN

Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing

Call or Text: 608-216-2928

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Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.

Heartline Staffing is hiring a Civil Engineer in Brambleton, Virginia.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Oversee and expedite commercial, residential, and mixed-use land development projects from conception to completion
• Own project budgets, schedules, compliance, and exception reporting
• Lead projects through design, entitlement, permitting, construction, and bond release
• Continually improve efficiency while maintaining established project standards

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

• Lead land development projects end to end, from concept through bond release
• Diverse portfolio of commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects
• Mix of office work and active site visits
• Direct visibility with executive leadership on bid evaluations and awards

SCHEDULE & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• On-site position in Brambleton, Virginia
• Mix of office work and regular site visits
• Field work includes walking uneven terrain, climbing stairs, and working outdoors in various weather while wearing required PPE
• Ability to lift and carry 20–30 lbs, such as plans, laptops, and safety gear

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and support the design and execution of land development projects from concept through completion
• Develop, monitor, and manage detailed project schedules and reports through design, entitlement, permitting, construction, and bond release
• Manage cost projections, budgets, resource plans, change orders, and plan changes with contractors and consultants
• Evaluate cost, schedule, and constructability impacts of design revisions; negotiate change orders; and communicate approved revisions to all project partners
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and public agencies to keep projects on schedule, on budget, and compliant
• Review and approve invoices, change orders, and payment applications
• Oversee site plan development, grading, stormwater management, and utility and infrastructure design in coordination with the Construction Engineer
• Prepare RFPs, manage competitive bidding, evaluate proposals, negotiate, present award recommendations, and coordinate contract execution
• Manage relationships with consultants, contractors, inspectors, utilities, public agencies, and regulatory bodies
• Review, interpret, and amend construction drawings, specifications, and documents to support project goals and expedite bond release
• Partner with the Field Operations Project Manager on the transition from design to construction
• Manage implementation and administration of development proffers, including tracking, compliance milestones, documentation, and county submissions for proffer release
• Visit job sites regularly, monitor progress, and address construction challenges
• Facilitate timely responses to concerns from owners, residents, tenants, builders, agencies, and associations
• Establish and uphold quality control standards and ensure compliance with building codes, safety standards, and company guidelines

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

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Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering REQUIRED
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia, or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months REQUIRED
• 7+ years of experience overseeing land development for commercial, residential, and mixed-use construction projects REQUIRED
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and amend construction drawings, specifications, and contracts REQUIRED
• Experience with construction management and scheduling tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Primavera REQUIRED
• Exceptional communication, analytical problem-solving, and leadership abilities, with a proven record of keeping cross-functional teams aligned REQUIRED
• Ability to perform regular field work and lift 20–30 lbs
• OSHA 30 certification preferred

Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many professionals prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.