Senior Civil Engineer

Contract Professionals, Inc.; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Professionals, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead land development and civil engineering initiatives. The role focuses on delivering complex projects, maintaining client relationships, and guiding a team of engineers and designers.

The position requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and experience with municipalities and permitting processes to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of civil engineering experience with a focus on land development.
• Experience managing civil projects, budgets, and teams.
• Strong knowledge of site development, grading, drainage, stormwater, and utilities.
• Experience working with municipalities and permitting agencies.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D and Deltek Ajera experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead land development projects from planning through permitting and construction.
• Oversee grading, drainage, stormwater, roadway, utility, and site development work.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, forecasting, and profitability.
• Review engineering plans, specifications, calculations, and reports.
• Serve as primary client contact and coordinate with municipalities and regulators.
• Lead and mentor engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Support business development, proposals, and client relationship management.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and deadlines.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Mentoring teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Deltek Ajera

Job description

Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager – Land Development

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead land development and civil engineering projects in Scottsdale, AZ. This role involves overseeing project delivery, managing client relationships, mentoring engineering teams, and supporting departmental growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage land development projects from planning and design through permitting and construction.
• Oversee grading, drainage, stormwater, roadway, utility, and site development projects.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, forecasting, and profitability.
• Review engineering plans, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
• Serve as the primary client contact and coordinate with municipalities, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Lead and mentor engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Support business development, proposals, and client relationship management.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of civil engineering experience, primarily in land development.
• Proven experience managing civil engineering projects, budgets, and teams.
• Strong knowledge of site development, grading, drainage, stormwater, and utilities.
• Experience working with municipalities and permitting agencies.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D and Deltek Ajera experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client management skills.