Land Development Project Manager

Hires Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer match

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development pathways

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hires Group is seeking a Department Manager – Civil/Site Land Development to lead a growing civil engineering group in Irvine, CA. You will provide technical leadership across grading, stormwater, hydrology, and land development, driving long‑term planning and profitable project delivery.

You will mentor engineers, oversee budgets and schedules, support business development, and ensure high quality outputs. A PE license and 12+ years of experience are required for this senior role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 12+ years of experience in Civil/Site engineering and leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a Civil/Site engineering team with technical direction and long‑range planning.
• Guide project delivery across grading, stormwater, hydrology, and site development; ensure QA/QC and regulatory compliance.
• Support business development by building client relationships and contributing to marketing strategy.
• Manage project operations including budgets, schedules, staffing, productivity, and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Technical direction

Project management

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license

Job description

Department Manager – Civil/Site Land Development (824)

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.

Hires Group is an equal opportunity staffing agency and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.