Civil Engineering Project Manager – Land Development

Career Land Center, LLC; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Land Center, LLC in the Phoenix/Mesa area is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead land development projects from concept through construction. This role suits a licensed or license-track civil engineer with a strong land development background who can own projects end-to-end.

You will manage design through construction for residential, commercial, and mixed-use sites, serve as the technical and client-facing lead, coordinate with surveyors, planners, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of civil engineering experience with a strong focus on land development.
• PE license strongly preferred; PE candidates near licensure will be considered.
• Proven track record managing land development projects from entitlement through construction.
• Strong working knowledge of local Arizona jurisdictional requirements a plus.
• Excellent client management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil engineering land development projects from design through construction, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
• Serve as the primary technical and client-facing lead on assigned projects.
• Coordinate with surveyors, planners, municipalities, and construction teams to keep projects on schedule and within scope.
• Review and approve civil design deliverables including grading, drainage, utilities, and site layout.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and scope, and communicate status to clients and leadership.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their technical development.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

A civil engineering firm in the Phoenix/Mesa, AZ area is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead land development projects from concept through construction. This role is ideal for a licensed or license-track civil engineer with strong land development project experience who is ready to own projects end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil engineering land development projects from design through construction, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments


• Serve as the primary technical and client-facing lead on assigned projects


• Coordinate with surveyors, planners, municipalities, and construction teams to keep projects on schedule and within scope


• Review and approve civil design deliverables including grading, drainage, utilities, and site layout


• Manage project budgets, schedules, and scope, and communicate status to clients and leadership


• Mentor junior engineers and support their technical development

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering or related field


• 5+ years of civil engineering experience with a strong focus on land development


• PE license strongly preferred; PE candidates near licensure will be considered


• Proven track record managing land development projects from entitlement through construction


• Strong working knowledge of local Arizona jurisdictional requirements a plus


• Excellent client management and communication skills