Project Manager

Afflatus LLC

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 145,000 - 160,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Profit-sharing opportunities

Paid personal leave

Life and disability insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Afflatus LLC invites an experienced Senior Project Manager (Land Development) to lead and expand land development operations in the Phoenix market and surrounding Arizona regions.

The role oversees a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects, providing leadership to engineering teams, managing client relationships, and supporting business development. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise and established industry ties in Arizona.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Arizona.
10+ years of experience managing land development projects.
Strong background in residential, commercial, and mixed-use development.
Proven experience leading project teams, managing clients, and overseeing permitting processes.
Strong knowledge of land development design principles, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.
Experience mentoring and supervising technical staff and project teams.
Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary client contact throughout the project lifecycle, guiding design, scope, schedule and budget.
Manage land development projects from site evaluation through design, permitting, approvals, and construction support.
Coordinate project teams to ensure quality, efficiency and technical excellence; drive successful completion.
Monitor progress, budgets and schedules with strong QA/QC practices.
Lead, mentor, and develop engineering staff and junior project managers.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Leadership

Communication

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Our client is a leading engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative solutions for land development, infrastructure, and community growth. With a strong presence in the region, the organization partners with private developers, public agencies, and community stakeholders to deliver high-quality projects that shape the future of growing communities.

The company is committed to technical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth. Employees are encouraged to take ownership of impactful projects, develop their expertise, and build long-term career opportunities within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (Land Development) to lead and expand land development operations in the Phoenix market and surrounding Arizona regions.

This position will oversee a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects while providing leadership to engineering teams, managing client relationships, and supporting business development initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, project management experience, and established industry relationships within the Arizona land development market.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary client contact throughout the project lifecycle, providing strategic guidance on design, project scope, schedule, budget, and delivery.
Manage complex land development projects from initial site evaluation and due diligence through design, permitting, approvals, and construction support.
Coordinate project teams to ensure quality, efficiency, technical excellence, and successful project completion.
Monitor project progress, budgets, schedules, and deliverables while maintaining strong quality assurance and quality control practices.

Technical Oversight

Site grading and drainage
Utility design
Stormwater management
Entitlements and regulatory approvals
Site planning and development standards
Review technical plans, reports, and engineering documents for accuracy and compliance.
Support constructability reviews and provide engineering guidance during project execution.
Lead, mentor, and develop engineering staff, junior project managers, and technical team members.
Establish clear expectations and promote a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team environment.
Provide coaching and professional development opportunities to strengthen team capabilities.

Client Development & Business Growth

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, developers, public agencies, consultants, and industry partners.
Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, scope development, budgeting, and client presentations.
Identify opportunities to expand services and strengthen long-term client partnerships.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Arizona.
10+ years of experience managing land development projects.
Strong background in residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects, with emphasis on single-family residential communities.
Proven experience leading project teams, managing clients, and overseeing permitting processes.
Strong knowledge of land development design principles, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.
Experience mentoring and supervising technical staff and project teams.
Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Established relationships with Arizona developers, architects, planners, land-use professionals, and public agencies.
Experience with Arizona jurisdictional codes, permitting processes, and development standards.
Business development and client relationship management experience.
Experience with proposal writing, project scopes, and budgeting.

Technical Skills