CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER – LAND DEVELOPMENT

HireNow Staffing Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Onsite work in Phoenix

Job summary

HireNow Staffing is seeking a seasoned Civil Engineering Project Manager – Land Development in Phoenix, AZ. You will lead residential and commercial projects, supervise internal teams and subconsultants, and ensure design excellence from concept to completion.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in land development, strong leadership, budgeting, and communication skills, with on-site work in Phoenix and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of land development project management experience.
• Experience leading residential and site development projects.
• Strong civil engineering design and technical expertise.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proven leadership in managing engineering teams.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and resource management skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship abilities.
• Onsite work in Phoenix, AZ; US-work authorization required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationship management

Budgeting & scheduling

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER – LAND DEVELOPMENT

Company: HireNow Staffing (Direct Placement Partner)

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

Hiring 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