Civil Project Manager, Land Development | Kirkland, WA

LVI Associates; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Spot bonus

Peer recognition awards

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Licensing fees paid

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employer-paid life and disability

Job summary

LVI Associates in Kirkland, WA is seeking a Civil Project Manager to lead residential, mixed-use and commercial land development projects in the Puget Sound region. You will own projects from due diligence through construction, interfacing with private developers and local agencies.

The role offers opportunity to grow into local leadership as the team expands, with a focus on technical excellence, client relationships, and delivery in a fast-paced market.

Qualifications

• WA PE license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of residential and commercial land development experience.
• Strong understanding of site development, permitting, local agency coordination, and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential, mixed-use, and commercial land development projects across the Seattle metro area.
• Manage projects from due diligence, entitlements, and permitting through construction.
• Serve as primary client contact, building trusted relationships with developers and local agencies.
• Oversee project scopes, budgets, schedules, contracts, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Contribute to the growth of the firm's local presence.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Washington PE license

Job description

Civil Project Manager, Land Development | Kirkland, WA

About the Company

A fast-growing, privately owned consulting and engineering firm with a strong national presence is expanding its land development team in the Seattle metro area. The firm has built its reputation on creative problem solving for real estate developers, and it pairs an entrepreneurial, collaborative culture with real autonomy for its project managers. This is a chance to help shape the firm's growth in one of the most active development markets in the Pacific Northwest.

The Role

A project management position leading residential, mixed-use, and commercial land development projects across the Puget Sound region. You'll own projects from due diligence and entitlements through construction, serve as the primary contact for active private developers, and have a clear path toward leadership as the local team grows.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential, mixed-use, and commercial land development projects across the Seattle metro area


• Manage projects from due diligence, entitlements, and permitting through construction


• Serve as primary client contact, building trusted relationships with developers and local agencies


• Oversee project scopes, budgets, schedules, contracts, and multidisciplinary teams


• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and collaboration


• Contribute to the growth of the firm's local presence

Required Qualifications

• Washington PE license


• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field


• 6+ years of residential and commercial land development experience


• Strong understanding of site development, permitting, local agency coordination, and construction practices


• Proven success managing project teams, client relationships, budgets, and schedules


• Experience with private development clients in a fast-paced delivery environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Established relationships with Puget Sound developers and local jurisdictions


• Experience across mixed-use and multifamily projects


• Interest in a long-term path toward leadership

Why This Role Stands Out

• High-visibility projects with direct access to decision-makers and active developers


• Real ownership and autonomy to drive projects and influence outcomes


• Clear path toward leadership in a growing market


• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses, and peer recognition awards


• 401(k) match and generous paid time off
  
• Paid parental leave


• Tuition assistance, student loan repayment, and paid licensing fees


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision, plus employer-paid life and disability coverage

Compensation

• $125,000 to $165,000 depending on experience, plus annual bonus