Project Manager - Residential Land Development

Pape-Dawson Engineers; Orlando (FL); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pape-Dawson Engineers in the Orlando Milk District invites a Project Manager for Residential Land Development, with opportunities to work also in Jacksonville. You will guide a team of engineers and technical staff from initial concept through design, permitting, and completion, ensuring client satisfaction.

Qualified candidates hold a B.S. in Agricultural or Civil Engineering (ABET), a Florida P.E., and 6+ years of land development experience, including client and project leadership and a track

Qualifications

• B.S. in Agricultural or Civil Engineering from ABET‑accredited college/university.
• Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation.
• 6+ years of land development design experience (commercial, residential, industrial).
• Experience leading a team and managing client relationships from concept to completion.
• Knowledge of design and construction practices and willingness to mentor others.
• Openness to coaching and developing new client opportunities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsabilités

• Lead and mentor a dynamic group of engineers and technical staff to serve clients effectively.
• Engage in proposal and client agreement development and execution.
• Develop trusting relationships with clients, public agency officials, and community leaders.
• Coordinate project tasks, budgets, and schedules while respecting client timelines.
• Foster professional development within the project team according to individual goals.
• Contribute to the development of design and production standards to maintain technical excellence.
• Be open to new approaches to achieve project goals.
• Seek guidance from leaders and welcome suggestions across project management areas.
• Represent the firm in professional associations and civic organizations.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Client management

Communication

Project coordination

Formation

B.S. in Agricultural or Civil Engineering

Description du poste

Job Description

Discover an exciting career opportunity with Pape-Dawson's Orlando team, located in the heart of the city's vibrant Milk District. Established through the acquisition of Poulous & Bennett, the office is known for its collaborative culture, strong technical expertise, and commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience. Our team works together from a project's earliest stages through design, permitting, and completion, all from a lively neighborhood filled with local dining, coffee shops, and entertainment.

Across Central Florida, our professionals help bring a wide range of projects to life, including master-planned and mixed-use communities, residential developments, retail centers, industrial facilities, institutional projects, and power-sector work. The Orlando office offers the chance to learn from experienced leaders, take on diverse and challenging assignments, and play a meaningful role in shaping the continued growth of the region.

Our Residential Land Development team is seeking a Project Manager for our Orlando, Florida or Jacksonville, Florida office. Project Managers provide oversight of projects while developing a team the Pape-Dawson Way. Working with our clients from the very beginning, while guiding a dynamic team of engineers and technical support professionals is key to complete each task with excellence.

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
• 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 Agricultural or Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation in the State of Florida
• 6+ years of land development design experience (commercial, residential, industrial)
• Managing a team and clients for the completion of land development design projects from conception to completion including estimating costs of technical tasks
• Extensive knowledge of design and construction practices which, by passing on that knowledge to others will aid in your success
• Open to coaching from leadership team to learn the Pape-Dawson way
• Proven experience and willingness to identify new opportunities with existing clients as well as having the confidence and ability to develop new client partnerships
• Proven ability to effectively and respectfully communicate, both oral and written skills, with all level of employees
• Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, public agency officials and community leaders
• There may be times when working overtime is necessary

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.