Land Development Project Manager

NV5; MacGregor Park (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a Civil Engineering Project Manager for the Cary, NC office. The PM will oversee site/civil design projects from concept through construction, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met.

The role requires a BS in Civil Engineering, NC PE license, 5+ years of PM experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation. You will mentor staff, manage proposals, and coordinate with clients.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering required.
• NC PE license preferred or being able to obtain.
• 5+ years of civil engineering PM experience on relevant projects.
• Experience with site/civil design including layout, grading, stormwater, utilities, roads.

Responsibilities

• Manage project engineering and production on assigned projects.
• Lead and mentor design staff and review work for quality and efficiency.
• Coordinate tasks with other PMs, engineers and clients to ensure on-time delivery.
• Prepare and review design calculations, drawings, permits and specifications.
• Oversee project budgets, invoicing and fee tracking.
• Support business development and client relationships through proposals and meetings.

Skills

Project management

Staff mentoring

Client coordination

Communication

Budgeting

Education

BS degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Water CAD

Excel

Job description

Job Details

• Job ID: 2026-12452
• # of Openings: 1
• Location: US-NC-Cary
• Category: Engineering
• Type: Regular Full-Time

Overview

NV5 (NASDAQ: NVEE) is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

Responsibilities

NV5 is seeking a full-time Civil Engineering Project Manager for our Cary, NC office. The PM will provide technical expertise and project management associated with site/civil design projects. Able to demonstrate project management experience with the ability to successfully manage projects from concept through construction, meeting project schedule and budget/fees. Capable of designing and detailing all aspects of site development including site layout, grading, stormwater, utilities and road improvements.

Most frequent and essential work activities:

• Manage project engineering and production on projects assigned as Manager.
• Assist other project managers by managing project engineering and production of tasks assigned.
• Supervise and assist staff in design and plan production.
• Perform engineering design and detailing.
• Perform permitting tasks to keep projects on track.
• Sign and seal calculations, specifications and plans you oversee and are responsible for.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews for other PM's projects when needed.
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control reviews are performed on your projects.
• Communicate with and between staff, managers, peer engineering companies and clients.
• Complete project tasks within deadlines and budgets.
• Meet with clients for projects and other business development opportunities.
• Maintain good client relationships.
• Maintain good working relationships and respect with in-house staff. Respect all staff and peers.
• Assist with technical mentoring of in-house design engineers and designers.
• Assist in proposal development, including fee / project budget development.
• Track project financial performance and manage within project fees / budget.
• Assist with and/or approve of project invoicing.
• Market all NV5 services to current clients and other potential clients to obtain new contracts.
• Assist with Company's business development and networking efforts.
• Participate in professional and civic organizations.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering
• NC PE license
• 5+ years of experience with Civil Engineering PM experience - projects similar to those NV5 performs
• 10+ years of experience (site/civil design)
• Project experience should include commercial, institutional, healthcare, residential and/or educational sites
• Design experience in all aspects of site development including site layout, grading, stormwater, utilities and road improvements.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation, Water CAD, Excel, stormwater modeling software and other civil design software.
• Sustainability certification/experience is a plus (LEED, Green Globes, etc.).
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver's license prior to employment

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

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