Project Manager / Civil Engineer - Land Development

Psomas; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Retirement benefits

Hybrid work

Career growth

People-first culture

Meaningful work

Job summary

Psomas in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Project Manager for our Land Development team to lead residential, commercial, municipal, and infrastructure projects across Arizona.

You will guide the project from concept to construction, balance technical quality with client expectations and budgets, and mentor a multidisciplinary team. This hybrid role offers ownership culture, career growth, and diverse project opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional experience in civil engineering, land development, site development, or related infrastructure.
• Ability to lead civil engineering projects or contribute to project teams.
• Strong understanding of grading, drainage, utilities, and infrastructure design.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• PE license in Arizona, or ability to obtain one, preferred/required based on level.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering projects and coordinate project teams from planning and design through construction.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and serve as a key contact throughout project delivery.
• Provide technical direction and review for grading, drainage, utilities, roadway, and site development improvements.
• Monitor project scope, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and overall performance.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, surveyors, planners, environmental professionals, and other disciplines to deliver coordinated solutions.
• Coordinate with municipalities, public agencies, and regulatory stakeholders to advance approvals and resolve issues.
• Support proposals, interviews, client pursuits, and relationship development for growth.
• Share technical knowledge and mentor engineers and designers as appropriate.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Civil/site development

Communication

Budgeting & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Arizona

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Project Manager | Civil Engineering (Land Development)

Own Your Future at Psomas!

Join a 100% employee-owned firm where your expertise, ideas, and leadership help shape the communities we serve. Our Tucson, AZ Land Development team is looking for a Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of a variety of residential, commercial, municipal, and public infrastructure projects throughout Arizona.

This is an opportunity for a civil engineering professional who enjoys taking ownership of projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, developing client relationships, and turning complex challenges into practical solutions. We're open to a range of experience levels for this opportunity and will align responsibilities with the right candidate's background and strengths.

Why Psomas

• Shared Success: Employee ownership that rewards collaboration and long-term thinking.
• Retirement Benefits: Company-funded ESOP + 401(k) with immediate company match.
• Hybrid Flexibility: A flexible hybrid work environment.
• Career Growth: Coaching, mentorship, technical development, and leadership opportunities.
• People-First Culture: Collaborative teams that invest in your success.
• Meaningful Work: Projects that help shape and improve the communities where we live and work.

What You'll Do

As our Project Manager on our Land Development team, you'll help guide projects from initial concept through construction while balancing technical quality, client expectations, budgets, schedules, and team collaboration.

• Project Leadership: Lead civil engineering projects and coordinate project teams from planning and design through construction.
• Client Relationships: Build trusted relationships with clients and serve as a key point of contact throughout project delivery.
• Technical Oversight: Provide technical direction and review for grading, drainage, utilities, roadway, and other site development improvements.
• Budget & Schedule Management: Monitor project scope, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and overall project performance.
• Team Collaboration: Work with engineers, designers, surveyors, planners, environmental professionals, and other disciplines to deliver coordinated solutions.
• Agency Coordination: Communicate with municipalities, public agencies, and regulatory stakeholders to advance project approvals and resolve issues.
• Business Development: Support proposals, interviews, client pursuits, and relationship-building activities that contribute to continued growth.
• Mentorship & Development: Share technical knowledge and support the development of engineers and designers as appropriate to your experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional experience in civil engineering, land development, site development, or related infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to or lead civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of civil/site development principles, including grading, drainage, utilities, and infrastructure design.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, project teams, agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Arizona, or the ability to obtain one, preferred/required based on level and project responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing residential, commercial, municipal, or public works projects.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Experience coordinating with local municipalities or public agencies.
• Experience with project budgets, schedules, proposals, and client development.
• Previous experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to other professionals.
• Arizona civil engineering or land development experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Incentives: Discretionary bonus and recognition programs.
• Time Off: 3 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays.
• Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, employee ownership, and retirement benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.