Civil Engineer / Land Development – Project Manager

Thomas Young Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Leadership development program

Tuition assistance

Fitness reimbursement

Wellness programs

Mentorship culture

Career progression toward leadership

Major development projects exposure

Job summary

Thomas Young Group is seeking a Civil Engineer / Land Development Project Manager in Charlotte to lead complex land development projects from planning through construction. You will direct site design, grading, stormwater, utilities, and roadway layouts while coordinating with clients and authorities.

You will prepare plans, reports, and specifications, manage schedules and budgets, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development and client relationships in a fast-growing regional

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of civil engineering experience.
• PE license in North Carolina or ability to obtain within three months.
• Strong background in land development and site/civil design.
• Experience with grading, stormwater management, utilities, and roadway design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem solving skills.
• Business development experience and existing client relationships are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leading land development projects from planning and design through to execution and delivery
• Managing site design including grading, stormwater, utilities, roadway, and parking layouts
• Preparing detailed plans, reports, technical specifications, and construction documents
• Overseeing project schedules, budgets, and quality control processes
• Coordinating with clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies
• Supporting construction phase services and ensuring compliance with local codes and standards
• Mentoring junior engineers and helping support team development
• Assisting with client relationships, business development, and project proposals

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Business development

Client relationships

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Civil Engineer / Land Development – Project Manager

About the company:

A growing multidisciplinary engineering firm is looking for a Civil Engineer / Land Development Project Manager to join its Charlotte team.

The firm has built a strong presence across the region through repeat clients, collaborative project delivery, and a leadership team that stays closely connected to the work and the people behind it. Engineers are trusted with real responsibility here, whether that’s leading projects, mentoring junior staff, or building long term client relationships.

With a steady pipeline of land development work already in place, this role offers strong visibility, career progression, and the opportunity to play a key part in a growing team.

What you'll be doing:

Leading land development projects from planning and design through to execution and delivery

Managing site design including grading, stormwater, utilities, roadway, and parking layouts

Preparing detailed plans, reports, technical specifications, and construction documents

Overseeing project schedules, budgets, and quality control processes

Coordinating with clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies

Supporting construction phase services and ensuring compliance with local codes and standards

Mentoring junior engineers and helping support team development

Assisting with client relationships, business development, and project proposals

What we're looking for:

6-8 years of civil engineering experience

PE license in North Carolina or ability to obtain within three months

Strong background in land development and site/civil design

Experience with grading, stormwater management, utilities, and roadway design

Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office

Strong communication, leadership, and problem solving skills

Business development experience and existing client relationships are a plus

More reasons to apply:

Competitive compensation with performance based incentives

Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and retirement match

Flexible work schedules and generous PTO

Leadership Development Program designed to support long-term career growth

Tuition assistance, fitness reimbursement, and wellness programs

Strong mentorship culture and collaborative team environment

Clear progression opportunities toward leadership and ownership

Opportunity to work on major development projects across a fast growing market