Project Manager – Civil Land Development

Blue Signal Search; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical and dental

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development support

Bonus & profit-sharing opportunities

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking a Project Manager – Civil Land Development in Phoenix to own land development projects and lead engineering teams. You will translate client objectives into practical engineering strategies and oversee scopes, fees, and deliverables with a focus on quality and schedule.

The role demands a strong civil engineering background, Arizona PE or eligibility, and proven client-facing leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with 8+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Active Arizona Professional Engineer license, or the ability to secure Arizona PE registration within 3 months.
• Strong technical civil engineering background with site development/residential project experience.
• Proven ability to organize, supervise, and coordinate technical work with high client satisfaction.
• Proven client-facing success including initiating relationships and contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil land development assignments from initial planning to project delivery.
• Establish project plans balancing staffing, schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
• Direct engineering teams and consultants with technical guidance and accountability.
• Act as a primary client partner turning business objectives into engineering strategies.
• Develop scopes and fee proposals and participate in contract negotiations.
• Apply civil engineering expertise to solve site development challenges.
• Evaluate engineering deliverables for quality and alignment with requirements.
• Mentor engineering professionals through direction and feedback.
• Manage resources and priorities across concurrent assignments with commitments to clients and teams.
• Leverage AutoCAD Civil 3D familiarity during design reviews and issue resolution.

Skills

Project leadership

Client-facing

Team mentoring

Budgeting

Resource planning

Contract negotiations

Residential/site development

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Project Manager – Civil Land Development

Location: Phoenix, AZ, On-site

Our client is an established civil engineering organization seeking an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of land development projects while serving as a key technical leader and client partner. This is an opportunity for a seasoned civil engineer to combine hands‑on technical expertise with project leadership, relationship development, and team mentorship. The position offers meaningful visibility, long‑term professional growth, and the opportunity to help shape projects that support continued development across the region.

This Role Offers:

• Competitive compensation with bonus and profit‑sharing opportunities.
• Strong potential for continued career advancement and future ownership participation.
• Employer‑paid medical, dental, life, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage, with substantial dependent coverage.
• 401(k) program with employer matching.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Professional development through internal training and support for industry memberships.

Focus:

• Lead civil land development assignments from initial planning and scoping through successful project delivery.
• Establish project plans that balance staffing needs, schedules, budgets, technical requirements, and client expectations.
• Direct engineering teams and outside consultants, providing technical guidance and maintaining accountability for project performance.
• Act as a primary client partner, turning business objectives and development needs into practical engineering strategies.
• Develop scopes and fee proposals, participate in contract negotiations, and help strengthen existing and prospective client relationships.
• Apply civil engineering expertise to solve technical challenges associated with site development and residential projects.
• Evaluate engineering deliverables for accuracy, quality, consistency, and alignment with project requirements.
• Mentor engineering professionals through technical direction, performance feedback, and day‑to‑day leadership.
• Manage resources and priorities across concurrent assignments while maintaining commitments to clients and project teams.
• Leverage AutoCAD Civil 3D familiarity when reviewing designs, resolving technical issues, and collaborating with project staff.

Skill Set:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with 8 or more years of relevant professional experience.
• Active Arizona Professional Engineer license, or the ability to secure Arizona PE registration within 3 months.
• Strong technical civil engineering background with substantial experience in site development and/or residential projects.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, supervise, and coordinate technical engineering work while maintaining a high level of client satisfaction.
• Proven client-facing success, including initiating relationships, negotiating contracts, maintaining client partnerships, and generating referrals.
• Strong project leadership capabilities encompassing budgets, schedules, resources, quality, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Sound professional judgment, excellent organizational abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to manage multiple critical priorities.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead effectively in a collaborative environment.