Civil Project Manager – Land Development

Andvaris Inc; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Andvaris Inc. in Hoffman Estates, IL seeks a Civil Project Manager – Land Development to lead complex projects from planning through execution. You will establish strategies, schedules, budgets, and performance objectives while driving client engagement and cross‑practice collaboration.

Strong mentorship, financial acumen, and exceptional communication are essential. The role requires 10+ years in civil engineering/land development, expertise in site grading, utilities, and stormwater, and a

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive civil engineering/land development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Organizational Management, or related field.
• Strong expertise in land development design, site grading, utilities, and stormwater management.
• Solid understanding of land development permitting and approval processes.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing technical teams.
• Business and financial acumen with experience managing project performance.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, organization, and client relationships.
• Confidence presenting to clients, senior leaders, departmental stakeholders, and C-level executives.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive complex land development projects from planning through execution.
• Establish project strategies, schedules, budgets, priorities, and performance objectives.
• Manage project performance against critical paths, timelines, quality standards, and financial targets.
• Build strong relationships with clients, project teams, and senior leadership.
• Collaborate across practice areas on business development, proposals, marketing, and client engagement.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Project Engineers and Designers.
• Guide teams in site grading, utility design, and stormwater management.
• Navigate land development permitting processes.
• Monitor project financials, invoices, status reports, and performance metrics.
• Identify project risks and implement strategies to keep delivery on track.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Financial acumen

Communication

Presentation

Organization

Mentorship

Stakeholder management

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Organizational Management, or related field

Job description

Lead complex projects. Shape exceptional solutions. Build lasting client partnerships.

We are seeking an experienced Civil Project Manager – Land Development to join a high-performing engineering team in Hoffman Estates, IL.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a strategic civil engineering professional who combines technical expertise, project leadership, client relationship management, financial acumen, and business development to deliver successful land development projects.

What You’ll Lead

• Drive complex land development projects from planning through successful execution
• Establish project strategies, schedules, budgets, priorities, and performance objectives
• Manage project performance against critical paths, timelines, quality standards, and financial targets
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients, project teams, and senior leadership
• Collaborate across practice areas on business development, proposals, marketing, and client engagement
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Project Engineers and Designers
• Guide teams in site grading, utility design, and stormwater management
• Manage and navigate land development permitting processes
• Monitor project financials, invoices, status reports, and performance metrics
• Proactively identify project risks and implement effective strategies to keep delivery on track

What You Bring

• 10+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering, engineering consulting, or construction
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Organizational Management, or related field
• Strong expertise in land development design, site grading, utilities, and stormwater management
• Solid understanding of land development permitting and approval processes
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing technical teams
• Strong business and financial acumen with experience managing project performanceExceptional communication, presentation, organization, and client relationship skills
• Confidence presenting to clients, senior leaders, departmental stakeholders, and C-level executives
• PMP certification preferred