Land Development Project Lead - PE & Team Leader

Civil Science, Inc.; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Three weeks PTO

Eight holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

401K plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Civil Science is seeking an experienced Land Development Team Lead / Project Manager to join our St. George, Utah office.

You will lead the design and delivery of land development projects while mentoring a team of designers and engineers, serving as a key client contact, helping win new work, and expanding our presence in Southern Utah. This role suits a licensed Professional Engineer who enjoys hands-on design, project management, client relationships, and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Utah or ability to obtain).
• 5+ years of experience in land development or civil site engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Proven experience managing land development projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of land development projects from concept through construction.
• Prepare and oversee grading, drainage, utilities, roadway, and site development designs using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, scopes, and resources to ensure successful outcomes.
• Perform quality control reviews and ensure compliance with local, state, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain responsibility for technical accuracy and overall project performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships.
• Support and lead business development efforts, including proposals, scope development, and fee negotiations.
• Identify opportunities for repeat work and expanded services.
• Represent the firm in client meetings, industry events, and community engagements.
• Lead, mentor, and manage designers and engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.
• Assign work, provide technical guidance, and support professional development.
• Coordinate staffing needs and workload planning to meet project demands.
• Promote quality, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Science is seeking an experienced Land Development Team Lead / Project Manager to join our St. George, Utah office.

You will lead the design and delivery of land development projects while mentoring a team of designers and engineers, serving as a key client contact, helping win new work, and expanding our presence in Southern Utah. This role suits a licensed Professional Engineer who enjoys hands-on design, project management, client relationships, and team leadership.