Lead Land Development PM (PE) – Ownership & Growth

Civil Science, Inc.; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Growth opportunities

Work-life harmony

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Civil Science is seeking an experienced Land Development Team Lead / Project Manager to join our St. George, Utah office.

You’ll lead the design and delivery of land development projects while mentoring a talented team of designers and engineers, and you’ll serve as a primary client contact to help win new work. This role is ideal for a licensed PE who enjoys hands-on design, project management, and building strong relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Utah or ability to obtain).
• 5+ years of experience in land development or civil site engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Proven experience managing land development projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of land development projects from concept through construction.
• Prepare and oversee grading, drainage, utilities, roadway, and site development designs using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, scopes, and resources to ensure successful outcomes.
• Perform quality control reviews and ensure compliance with local, state, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain responsibility for technical accuracy and overall project performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships.
• Support and lead business development efforts, including proposals, scope development, and fee negotiations.
• Identify opportunities for repeat work and expanded services.
• Represent the firm in client meetings, industry events, and community engagements.
• Lead, mentor, and manage designers and engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.
• Assign work, provide technical guidance, and support professional development.
• Coordinate staffing needs and workload planning to meet project demands.
• Promote quality, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client relationships

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Science is seeking an experienced Land Development Team Lead / Project Manager to join our St. George, Utah office.

You’ll lead the design and delivery of land development projects while mentoring a talented team of designers and engineers, and you’ll serve as a primary client contact to help win new work. This role is ideal for a licensed PE who enjoys hands-on design, project management, and building strong relationships.