Land Development Project Manager

EverHire; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Full benefits

Overtime pay

Job summary

EverHire in Knoxville seeks a Land Development Senior Project Manager to own civil/site development projects from proposal to close-out. You will manage scope, budget, and schedules while maintaining strong client relationships and coordinating with permitting agencies.

The role requires a PE license and a BS in Civil Engineering, with mentoring responsibilities and potential for leadership growth in a growing East Tennessee office.

Qualifications

• Experience in land development is essential with a track record in civil site projects.
• PE license is required; BS in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong client relationships, leadership and commercial awareness are important.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil/land development projects from proposal through construction close out.
• Own scope, budget, schedule and client relationships for multiple projects.
• Review design output for grading, drainage, utilities, and erosion control; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Land development

Project management

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Business development (nice to have)

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Job Title: Land Development Senior Project Manager

Join a nationally recognized, employee owned consultancy as it grows its East Tennessee operations. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to take ownership of land development and site civil projects for a diverse client base spanning real estate, hospitality, public sector, manufacturing and mining.

About the Opportunity

Our client's Knoxville office has grown to 70+ staff and continues to expand alongside the region it serves. Their civil/site practice delivers land development design, grading & drainage, utilities, permitting and construction support across a broad and interesting mix of private and public/industrial projects. This is a confirmed growth driven hire, not a backfill, which reflects real momentum in the local market.

What You'll Do

You'll lead civil/land development projects from proposal through construction close out, owning scope, budget, schedule and client relationships along the way. You'll manage multiple concurrent site development projects, act as the key liaison with clients and permitting agencies, and review design output covering grading, drainage, utilities and erosion control. Mentoring junior engineers and designers will also be part of your day to day.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in land development is essential, along with a track record of managing civil site projects.
• A PE license is required, alongside a BS in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Strong client relationship management, team leadership and commercial awareness will set you up to thrive here and any business development experience will make you especially competitive for this role.

Why This Role

You'll be joining an employee-owned company (ESOP) that offers full benefits and overtime pay, giving you a genuine stake in the business you're helping to build. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Knoxville, with real potential to grow into a senior leadership role as the office continues its expansion.

If you're a civil engineering PM looking for more ownership, more client-facing impact and a firm that invests in its people, this is worth a conversation.