Hybrid Site Development Lead: Design to Permitting

CME Associates; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/remote work opportunities

Generous PTO

Part-time benefits

Job summary

Fuss & O'Neill seeks a Site Development Project Manager to join our Civil team in a hybrid role serving public and private clients. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams from concept through permitting and construction support, with responsibilities across site design, stormwater, and regulatory coordination.

Ideal candidates have a PE or PE-eligible background, 8+ years of site/civil experience, and strong communication skills to manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering preferred.
• 8+ years of site/civil engineering experience with strong site design skills.
• Prior project management experience including contracts, QA/QC, scheduling, and staff oversight.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience with local and state permitting requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing site/civil engineering projects from initial scoping through design, permitting, and construction support.
• Developing project scopes, contracts, schedules, and budget.
• Overseeing and mentoring engineering staff and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams in land development, stormwater management, and climate/flood resiliency.
• 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 public 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

Project management

Staff oversight

Strong communication

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Job description

Fuss & O'Neill seeks a Site Development Project Manager to join our Civil team in a hybrid role serving public and private clients. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams from concept through permitting and construction support, with responsibilities across site design, stormwater, and regulatory coordination.

Ideal candidates have a PE or PE-eligible background, 8+ years of site/civil experience, and strong communication skills to manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships.