Land Development Project Manager

Hires Group; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 185,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee discounts

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Hires Group is seeking a Department Manager – Civil/Site Land Development in the United States. You will lead and grow a Civil/Site engineering department, providing technical direction and staff development while planning long-term growth.

You will guide project delivery across grading, stormwater, hydrology, and land development, ensuring technical excellence, QA/QC, and compliance with regulations. Compensation ranges with strong benefits are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• PE license is required.
• 12+ years of experience in Civil/Site or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a Civil/Site engineering department with technical direction.
• Guide project delivery across grading, stormwater, hydrology, and land development.
• Ensure QA/QC and compliance with local regulations.
• Develop business opportunities and client relationships.
• Manage budgets, schedules, staffing, and profitability.
• Mentor and advance Civil/Site engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Civil engineering

Staff development

Technical direction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Department Manager – Civil/Site Land Development (823)

Lead and grow a Civil/Site engineering department as a Department Manager – Civil/Site Land Development, overseeing site development projects and providing technical leadership. This is across grading, stormwater, hydrology, and land development design. Drive long‑range planning, staff development, and operational excellence while ensuring high‑quality technical outputs and profitable project delivery.

The job:

• As a Department Manager, you will lead and grow a Civil/Site engineering team, providing technical direction, staff development, and long‑range planning to strengthen the discipline and deliver high‑quality site development projects.
• Guide project delivery across grading, stormwater, hydrology, land development, and site engineering, ensuring technical excellence, QA/QC, and compliance with local regulations.
• Support business development by building client relationships, contributing to marketing strategy, and helping secure new project opportunities.
• Manage project operations, including budgets, schedules, staffing, productivity, and profitability, while coordinating multidisciplinary work and advising teams across the organisation.
• Mentor, evaluate, and advance Civil/Site engineers.
• Approximate compensation range of: $185,000 - $235,000
• Generous 401(k) employer match supporting long‑term financial wellbeing
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Robust Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and structured professional development pathways
• Employee wellbeing initiatives, assistance programs, travel support, and a wide range of employee discounts

What they need?

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 12+ years of experience.

The company:

An ENR Top 500 design firm with more than a century of industry leadership, now home to over 2,000 professionals across 40 offices. Recognised as a Mid‑Atlantic Design Firm of the Year and a Top Place to Work, the company offers hands‑on professional development, clear advancement pathways, and a culture built around collaboration, technical excellence, and long‑term career growth.