Civil Site Project Lead (PE) – Land Development & Permits

GAI Consultants Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

401(k) & tuition

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. in Albany or White Plains, NY is seeking a Civil Site Development Project Manager (PE) to lead land development and infrastructure projects from concept through municipal approval and construction.

You will manage clients, schedules, staff, subconsultants, and QA/QC, navigate zoning and SEQRA permitting, prepare scopes and fees, and mentor engineers and technicians. This is a client-facing, full-time role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree required.
• New York State PE license required.
• 7+ years of similar experience.
• Knowledge of excavation, pavement, and utility construction methods.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage clients, schedules, staff, subconsultants, and QA/QC.
• Navigate zoning, SEQRA, and state and federal permitting.
• Prepare proposal scopes and fees, invoices, and budgets.
• Mentor and supervise engineers and technicians.
• Support occasional field visits and construction phase services.

Skills

Client management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

ABET-accredited civil engineering degree

New York State PE license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydrologic & hydraulic modeling

Job description

GAI Consultants Inc. in Albany or White Plains, NY is seeking a Civil Site Development Project Manager (PE) to lead land development and infrastructure projects from concept through municipal approval and construction.

You will manage clients, schedules, staff, subconsultants, and QA/QC, navigate zoning and SEQRA permitting, prepare scopes and fees, and mentor engineers and technicians. This is a client-facing, full-time role with growth opportunities.