Civil Engineering Project Manager - Land Development

gpac; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Hybrid after 90 days

Half-day Fridays

Medical/Dental/Vision

FSA options

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead land development projects from concept through construction, working directly with clients and mentoring engineers. You will identify design criteria, guide entitlements, coordinate plan processing with municipalities, manage schedules and deliverables, and cultivate client relationships while pursuing new opportunities.

We offer ESOP, hybrid work after 90 days, half-day Fridays, competitive benefits, 401(k) with match, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited program.
• 10+ years civil engineering design experience, land development preferred.
• 3+ years project leadership experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Ability to manage projects from entitlements through construction.
• Strong client relationship and agency collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify project design criteria and develop engineering designs.
• Lead planning and execution of land development projects from entitlements through construction.
• Serve as primary client contact and build long-term relationships.
• Lead and coordinate plan processing with municipalities and agencies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to staff.
• Manage workflow, schedules, and deliverables.
• Participate in marketing, business development and pursuit of opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to deliver projects.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Leadership

Client Relations

Mentoring

PE Licensed

Entitlements Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Job description

Civil Engineering Project Manager - Land Development - Build Communities. Lead Projects. Own Your Future.

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer and Project Manager looking for an opportunity where you can lead meaningful land development projects, work directly with clients, mentor other engineers, and have a real stake in the company's success?

Why You'll Love Working Here

• 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) - Share directly in the company's long-term success.
• Work on exciting land development projects that help shape and grow communities.
• Join a collaborative team that values innovation, technical excellence, work-life balance, and having fun.
• Hybrid work flexibility after 90 days.
• Half-day Fridays to help maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and FSA options.
• 401(k) with company match plus discretionary bonuses.
• Paid time off and company holidays.

What You'll Do

As a Project Manager, you'll serve as a key technical and client-facing leader responsible for successfully guiding land development projects from concept through construction.

• Identify project design criteria and develop effective, practical engineering designs.
• Lead the planning and execution of land development projects from entitlements through construction support.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and build strong, long-term relationships.
• Lead and coordinate plan processing with municipalities and other public agencies.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineering staff.
• Help manage project workflow, schedules, and deliverables to ensure projects remain on track.
• Participate in marketing, business development, lead generation, and pursuit of new opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders to successfully deliver projects.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 10+ years of civil engineering design experience, preferably within land development.
• 3+ years of experience in a project leadership role, serving as a central design resource, mentor, and leader responsible for project workflow.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage land development projects from entitlements through construction support.
• Strong technical design and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to build strong client relationships and work effectively with public agencies.
• Interest and experience in business development and identifying new project opportunities.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is more than a Project Manager position. You'll have the opportunity to lead projects, develop people, build client relationships, contribute to business growth, and share directly in the success of the company through employee ownership.

If you're an experienced Civil Engineer/PE who enjoys land development and is looking for a company where your expertise, leadership, and contributions are genuinely valued, we'd like to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.