Project Manager - Land Development

Pape-Dawson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in The Woodlands, TX seeks a licensed Professional Engineer to serve as Project Manager on our residential land development team. You will lead design, client communication, permitting, and overall project management for a range of residential developments.

Collaborate with in-house civil engineers, landscape architects, land planners, and surveyors to deliver high-quality solutions from concept through construction, balancing client expectations, budgets, and schedules.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering.
• Texas P.E. license required.
• 6+ years land development design experience.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and win new work.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technical staff.
• Oversee design, permitting, and project management from concept to construction support.
• Develop proposals and client agreements.
• Manage budgets and schedules while maintaining quality.
• Coordinate with in-house specialists and public agencies.
• Build client relationships and pursue new opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Project coordination

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in TX

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking a licensed Professional Engineer to serve as a Project Manager within our residential land development team in The Woodlands, TX.

This position will lead project design, client communication, permitting, and overall project management for a wide range of residential development projects. The Project Manager will collaborate closely with our in-house civil engineers, landscape architects, land planners, transportation professionals, and surveyors to deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions for public, private, and mixed-use developments. This role is responsible for guiding projects from initial concept through final design and construction support while balancing client expectations, technical quality, budget, and schedule.

What can you expect on a daily basis?

• Lead and mentor a dynamic group of technical professionals – engineers and technical support- to serve our clients well
• Engage in the proposal and client agreement development and execution
• Managing a team and clients for the completion of land development design projects from conception to completion including estimating costs of technical tasks
• Develop trusting professional relationships with clients, public agency officials and community leaders
• Be respectful of client time-lines through effective coordination of project tasks, budgets and schedules
• Champion the professional development of each member of a project team according to each member’s individual goals and career path
• Participate in the development of company design and production standards to continue excellence within our technical expertise
• Be open to new ways of accomplishing goals
• Seek guidance from other leaders; be open to suggestions in various aspects of project management
• Give back to our community by actively participating in professional associations and civic organizations

What qualifications are needed and key to this role?

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or similar from an ABET accredited college or university
• Licensed Professional Engineer(P.E.)in TX
• 6+ years of land development design experience
• Proven experience and willingness to identify new opportunities with existing clients as well as having the confidence and ability to develop new client partnerships
• There may be times when working overtime is necessary

If you need an accommodation or assistance with completing your application due to a disability or special need, please contact our team at [e-mail] or call [phone].

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.