Project Manager - Residential Land Development

Pape-Dawson Engineers; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers’ Residential Land Development team in Florida seeks a Project Manager to lead and mentor a team of engineers and technical staff from concept through permitting and completion. You will work with clients from the project’s early stages, guiding schedules, budgets, and deliverables while upholding the company’s quality standards.

You will engage with public agencies and community leaders, build strong client partnerships, and drive project success in Orlando (Milk District)

Qualifications

• Lead and mentor a dynamic group of engineers and technical staff.
• Engage in proposal development and client agreement execution.
• Develop trusting relationships with clients, public agencies, and community leaders.
• Coordinate project tasks, budgets, and schedules to meet client timelines.
• Champion professional development within project teams and maintain design standards.
• Identify opportunities with existing clients and develop new partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Manage land development design projects from conception to completion.
• Oversee client communication and project deliverables.
• Contribute to the development of design and production standards.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Budgeting

Communication

Mentoring

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Agricultural or Civil Engineering

Job description

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 Poulos & 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.