Civil Project Manager – Site & Land Development

Fuss & O'Neill; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Schedule flexibility

Health & wellness benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Generous paid time off

Career advancement paths

Fun team culture

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Connecticut is seeking a Civil Project Manager for site and land development projects. This role requires overseeing multi-disciplinary projects and mentoring staff while ensuring high-quality designs and strong client relationships. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in civil engineering with over 8 years of experience, preferably with a Connecticut PE license. Key benefits include flexible scheduling, comprehensive health benefits, generous PTO, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant site/civil engineering experience.
• Connecticut Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience with local and state permitting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Managing site/civil engineering projects from design to construction support.
• Developing project scopes, contracts, schedules, and budgets.
• Preparing and reviewing site designs including layout and grading.

Skills

Site design

Project management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Job description

Civil Project Manager – Site & Land Development

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Compensation: $125,000 - $135,000 / year

Department: Civil/Municipal

Location: New Haven, CT

Description

Creativity. Innovation. A desire to effect positive change. That’s what it takes to work at Fuss & O’Neill – because that’s what we do for the communities in which we work: we create, innovate, and design long‑lasting improvements that improve quality of life. Quality of life is also important on the job, so we’ve prioritized work‑life balance by offering flexible/remote work opportunities, part‑time benefits, and generous PTO. We believe that each day is an opportunity to support one another, to support our clients, and to support our communities. If you feel the same, then you’ve found your future.

We are seeking an experienced Land Development Project Manager to join our growing Civil team in Connecticut. This newly created position supports increasing project demand and expands our project management capacity across a range of site/civil engineering and land development projects, including multi‑family, education, and multi‑disciplinary developments. This role is well suited for a licensed civil engineer with strong site design experience who enjoys leading projects from concept through permitting and construction support. The Project Manager will oversee technical design, manage schedules and budgets, mentor staff, and work directly with clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies to deliver high‑quality projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing site/civil engineering projects from initial scoping through design, permitting, and construction support
• Developing project scopes, contracts, schedules, and budgets
• Overseeing and mentoring engineering staff and coordinating multi‑disciplinary team
• Preparing and reviewing site designs including layout, grading, utilities, erosion & sediment control, and site details
• Designing stormwater management systems
• Coordinating with municipal staff and attending Town/City Commission meetings
• Participating in field meetings and site visits
• Assisting with report preparation and local/state permit applications
• Supporting business development efforts and maintaining strong client relationships

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• 8+ years of relevant site/civil engineering experience with strong site design skills
• Prior project management experience including contracts, QA/QC, scheduling, and staff oversight
• Connecticut Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Experience with local and state permitting requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D required; HydroCAD preferred
• Travel to client sites, and attendance at town and city commission meetings

Benefits

• Schedule Flexibility: Customize your work schedule to fit your life.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
• Continuous Learning: Access to online courses, conferences, and learning materials to fuel your professional growth.
• Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge with our generous paid time off policy.
• Career Advancement: Clear paths for promotions and the opportunity to take on new challenges.
• Fun Team Culture: Regular team-building activities, happy hours, and company outings.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Fuss & O’Neill participates in the Federal e‑Verify program.