Civil Project Manager

Lynn Levy Land Company; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A land development firm is seeking a Civil Project Manager to oversee horizontal land development projects from due diligence to construction completion. Responsibilities include managing civil engineering coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and municipal compliance. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in civil construction or land development, a strong understanding of sitework processes, and excellent leadership skills. Competitive salary based on experience is offered for this hands-on leadership role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in civil construction or land development.
• Ability to read and interpret civil construction drawings.
• Proficiency with construction scheduling software.
• Ability to read and interpret civil construction drawings.
• Proficiency with construction scheduling software (MS Project or similar).
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee horizontal land development projects from due diligence through construction.
• Coordinate with civil engineers and manage contractor oversight.
• Ensure compliance with municipal regulations and permitting.
• Assist in budgeting and pro forma development.
• Identify entitlement risks and permitting timelines.
• Manage civil engineering consultants through plan development.
• Coordinate drainage studies, utility plans, roadway design, grading plans.
• Oversee agency submissions and revisions.
• Attend planning commission and council meetings when required.
• Ensure compliance with parish, state, and federal requirements.
• Develop detailed horizontal construction budgets.
• Solicit and level bids from site contractors.
• Negotiate contracts and scopes of work.
• Track committed costs vs. budget.
• Approve pay applications and manage change orders.
• Oversee clearing, earthwork, underground utilities, storm systems, road construction, and final grading.
• Coordinate inspections and testing (compaction, density, utility testing).
• Conduct regular site visits and progress meetings.
• Manage construction schedule and sequencing.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met.
• Troubleshoot field issues in real time.
• Coordinate with water districts, sewer authorities, and power providers.
• Secure capacity letters and service agreements.
• Manage utility relocations and tie-ins.
• Ensure timely release of lots for vertical builders.
• Coordinate with production homebuilders.
• Resolve field conflicts between civil and vertical construction.
• Maintain strong relationships with inspectors and municipal officials.

Skills

Civil construction experience

Budget management

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of grading and drainage

MS Project

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

The Civil Project Manager is responsible for overseeing horizontal land development projects from due diligence support through construction completion and lot delivery. This role manages civil engineering coordination, permitting, budgeting, scheduling, contractor oversight, and municipal compliance for residential, and some commercial development projects.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in civil sitework (clearing, mass grading, utilities, drainage, roadways) and understands how to move projects efficiently through entitlement, design, and construction while protecting margins and minimizing risk.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring technical competence, financial accountability, and proactive problem-solving.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support site feasibility analysis (topography, utilities, floodplain, access, zoning)
• Coordinate with civil engineers on preliminary layouts and yield optimization
• Review ALTA surveys, geotechnical reports, environmental reports, and utility availability
• Assist in budgeting and pro forma development
• Identify entitlement risks and permitting timelines

Design & Entitlement Management

• Manage civil engineering consultants through plan development
• Coordinate drainage studies, utility plans, roadway design, grading plans
• Oversee agency submissions and revisions
• Attend planning commission and council meetings when required
• Ensure compliance with parish, state, and federal requirements

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Develop detailed horizontal construction budgets
• Solicit and level bids from site contractors
• Negotiate contracts and scopes of work
• Track committed costs vs. budget
• Approve pay applications and manage change orders

Construction Management

• Oversee clearing, earthwork, underground utilities, storm systems, road construction, and final grading
• Coordinate inspections and testing (compaction, density, utility testing)
• Conduct regular site visits and progress meetings
• Manage construction schedule and sequencing
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met
• Troubleshoot field issues in real time

Utility & Agency Coordination

• Coordinate with water districts, sewer authorities, and power providers
• Secure capacity letters and service agreements
• Manage utility relocations and tie-ins
• Ensure timely release of lots for vertical builders

Builder & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with production homebuilders
• Resolve field conflicts between civil and vertical construction
• Maintain strong relationships with inspectors and municipal officials

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years experience in civil construction or land development
• Strong understanding of grading, drainage, underground utilities, and roadway construction
• Experience managing budgets and contractor negotiations
• Ability to read and interpret civil construction drawings
• Proficiency with construction scheduling software (MS Project or similar)
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Preferred:

• Civil Engineering degree or Construction Management degree
• PE license (not required but valued)
• Experience with subdivision development
• Familiarity with Parish/County permitting processes
• Experience working with production homebuilders
• Strong field decision-making
• Schedule control
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Detail-oriented documentation
• Ability to balance speed with precision

Compensation Structure

• Base Salary: Competitive based on experience