Civil Project Manager - Land Development

Atwellgroup; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atwellgroup in Phoenix, Arizona is looking for a driven Project Manager with expertise in residential and commercial land development. This role involves leading project delivery from proposal to closeout, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure the success and profitability of projects.

Candidates must possess a PE license and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, along with extensive experience in land development. Join Atwellgroup to shape communities through thoughtful design.

Qualifications

• 4 plus years of experience in residential and/or commercial land development.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and client expectations.
• Deep understanding of local development codes and permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead full cycle project delivery from proposal to closeout.
• Collaborate with clients and ensure success and profitability.
• Oversee project budgets, proposals, contracts, and schedules.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Understanding of local development codes

Mentoring and team direction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Project management tools (Vision)

Document management platforms (e.g., Newforma, Buzzsaw)

Job description

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeast US

Atwell is seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager with a strong background in residential and commercial land development to lead high impact projects across diverse markets. If you're passionate about shaping communities through thoughtful design and want to take ownership of challenging, high-profile projects, this is your opportunity to thrive.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead full cycle project delivery from proposal to closeout in residential and commercial land development
• Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and leadership to ensure success, profitability, and technical excellence
• Oversee project budgets, proposals, contracts, scopes, and schedules
• Mentor and direct project teams; promote internal communication and knowledge sharing
• Maintain strong client relationships and represent Atwell in all external communications
• Tackle complex engineering and permitting challenges with the autonomy to influence project direction and outcomes

What You Bring:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• 4 plus years of experience in residential and/or commercial land development
• Deep understanding of local development codes, permitting processes, and construction practices
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and client expectations
• Proficiency with project management tools like Vision and familiarity with document management platforms (e.g. Newforma, Buzzsaw, etc.)