Land Development Project Manager

Jobtailor; Moon Township (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior Civil Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary design and delivery in Moon Township, PA. You will plan scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing and execution strategies, and mentor project teams.

The role requires a PA PE license (or ability to obtain) and 7–10 years of civil design/PM experience, with strong leadership and client communication, plus hands‑on design review using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 7‑10 years of civil design and project management experience with a track record of delivering complex projects.
• PA PE license (or within 6 months).
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams within budgets, schedules, and change management.
• Strong Leadership, problem solving, negotiation, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to build client and team relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience with land development, local/state project permitting, federal projects, or abandoned mine lands/mine permitting highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen client relationships to deliver exceptional service and project success
• Lead project planning, including scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and execution strategies
• Develop and drive Project Management Plans (PMPs) for complex, multidisciplinary projects
• Lead, mentor, and empower project teams by clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and expectations
• Secure and manage project resources to support successful delivery
• Serve as a hands‑on project leader, providing both technical expertise and team leadership
• Assign and oversee design work, offer technical guidance, and ensure quality deliverables
• Keep projects on track by managing schedules, budgets, resources, and performance
• Ensure project execution aligns with company standards, client expectations, and quality requirements
• Participate in design and quality reviews, providing recommendations that strengthen project outcomes
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, project managers, engineers, and cross‑functional teams to resolve challenges and drive results
• Monitor project financial performance and implement effective project controls throughout the project life cycle
• Act as the primary client contact, fostering strong partnerships and clear communication
• Mentor and develop staff to support career growth and team success
• Create, interpret, and review 2D and 3D engineering and design documents
• Champion quality and compliance by promoting best practices and adherence to project management standards

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Decision‑Making

Project Planning

Budget Management

Resource Management

Design Document Review

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Build and strengthen client relationships to deliver exceptional service and project success
• Lead project planning, including scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and execution strategies
• Develop and drive Project Management Plans (PMPs) for complex, multidisciplinary projects
• Lead, mentor, and empower project teams by clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and expectations
• Secure and manage project resources to support successful delivery
• Serve as a hands‑on project leader, providing both technical expertise and team leadership
• Assign and oversee design work, offer technical guidance, and ensure quality deliverables
• Keep projects on track by managing schedules, budgets, resources, and performance
• Ensure project execution aligns with company standards, client expectations, and quality requirements
• Participate in design and quality reviews, providing recommendations that strengthen project outcomes
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, project managers, engineers, and cross‑functional teams to resolve challenges and drive results
• Monitor project financial performance and implement effective project controls throughout the project life cycle
• Act as the primary client contact, fostering strong partnerships and clear communication
• Mentor and develop staff to support career growth and team success
• Create, interpret, and review 2D and 3D engineering and design documents
• Champion quality and compliance by promoting best practices and adherence to project management standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 7-10 years of civil design and project management experience with a track record or delivering complex projects
• Pennsylvania PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams within various locations, subconsultants, project budgets, schedules, and change management
• Strong leadership, problem solving, negotiation, and decision‑making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective client and team relationships
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience with land development, local/state project permitting, federal projects, or abandoned mine lands/mine permitting highly preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management and civil engineering, with a strong focus on client relationship building, team leadership, and delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Proficient in managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with project management standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management Plans (PMPs)
• Civil Design Experience
• Pennsylvania PE License
• Microsoft Office Suite
• AutoCAD Civil 3D

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Planning
• Budget Management
• Resource Management
• Design Document Review
• Quality Assurance

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Negotiation
• Decision‑Making
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Pennsylvania PE License (or ability to obtain)

Industry Keywords

• Land Development
• Project Permitting
• Federal Projects
• Abandoned Mine Lands
• Change Management