Project Manager – Outdoor Recreation

CEI Engineering Associates; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Maternity Leave

Alternative Work Schedule

Holiday Pay

Job summary

CEI Engineering Associates in Dallas is seeking an Outdoor Recreation Project Manager to blend technical leadership with community impact. You will mentor staff on Civil 3D grading, advise on entitlements, stormwater, and grant strategies, and collaborate with city officials and contractors to deliver vibrant park and trail developments.

This role requires a Bachelor's in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering with a LA or PE license, 3+ years in land development, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering with an active LA or PE license.
• At least 3+ years in land/site development; 6+ years preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, proactive attitude, and client-focused mindset.
• Valid driver's license and occasional overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Mentor staff on Civil 3D grading plans for trail networks.
• Advise city officials on entitlements, stormwater, and grant strategies.
• Collaborate on-site with contractors to ensure sustainable design standards.

Skills

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering

Active LA or P.E. license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

At CEI Engineering, we believe that world-class parks and trails are the heartbeat of a thriving community. We are seeking a high-caliber Outdoor Recreation Project Manager to serve as a cornerstone of our Dallas office. This isn't just a management role; it is a platform for a visionary leader to define the future of the Texas landscape.

The ideal candidate is a blend of technical strategist and relationship builder-someone who possesses the "design-eye" to create sustainable outdoor spaces and the "business-mind" to expand our footprint in a competitive market. If you are a dynamic leader driven by the challenge of solving complex puzzles and inspired by the mission to enhance public life, your next chapter starts here.

ABOUT CEI ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC.

Established in 1973, we became a leader in civil engineering, land surveying, and landscape architecture by approaching each project with the same objectives: to help our clients streamline their processes, create efficiencies, avoid costly mistakes, and drive revenue to their bottom line. With offices from coast to coast and a dedicated team of more than 180 professionals, we are a diverse, deeply experienced, and inclusive firm ready to help our clients take advantage of every opportunity that comes their way.

As a team member, you'll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Paid Maternity Leave, Alternative Work Schedule, and Holiday Pay. Don't miss your chance to be part of an inspiring team where your contributions truly matter!

The compensation range provided is specific to the geographic market of the posted position. If hired as a remote employee, your salary will be aligned with the applicable compensation range for your primary remote work location.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN OUTDOOR RECREATION PROJECT MANAGER

As an Outdoor Recreation Project Manager at CEI Engineering in Dallas, your day blends technical precision, strategic leadership, and real community impact. You might start your morning mentoring junior staff on Civil 3D grading plans for a new trail network, then transition into advising city officials and agency partners on entitlements, stormwater management, and grant funding strategies. By afternoon, you're out on-site in hard hat and boots, collaborating with contractors to solve complex field puzzles and ensure sustainable design standards. You wrap up the day connecting with municipal clients or shaping proposals for high-profile park developments-heading home knowing your work directly transforms the Texas landscape and elevates public life.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN OUTDOOR RECREATION PROJECT MANAGER

• Education & Licensure: A Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering with an active L.A. or P.E. license.
• Experience: At least 3+ years in land/site development (site planning, drainage, and entitlements). Six or more years of experience is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D and Microsoft Office.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, a proactive "can-do" attitude, and a commitment to exceeding client expectations.
• Logistics: A valid driver's license and the flexibility for occasional overnight travel.
• The "Plus" Factor: Experience with government agencies, community associations, and a working knowledge of grant funding sources.

CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.