Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager

LeoForce; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus potential

401(k) with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

LeoForce seeks a Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager in Orlando, FL to lead civil engineering and land development projects from concept through construction certification. You will manage master planned communities, develop scopes, schedules, budgets, and fee proposals, and coordinate with in-house planning teams.

The role requires 5–10 years of PM experience in civil engineering, a Florida PE license, and a proven ability to mentor staff, lead multidisciplinary teams, and drive business

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required.
• Florida PE License required (EIT candidates with leadership and management experience may be considered).
• Minimum 5–10 years of project management experience in civil engineering.
• Strong experience managing residential land development from entitlement through construction.
• Master Planned Community development experience highly preferred.
• Experience with budgeting, profitability analysis, invoicing, and AR management.
• Strong background coordinating permitting with governmental agencies.
• Experience preparing proposals, fee estimates, scopes of work, and schedules.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and manage multiple projects.
• Proven track record in maintaining client relationships and contributing to business development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering and land development projects from concept planning through construction certification.
• Manage master planned communities and residential development projects.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and fee proposals.
• Direct due diligence evaluations and feasibility studies for development opportunities.
• Coordinate concept planning efforts with in-house planning teams.
• Supervise multidisciplinary project teams and oversee project execution.
• Manage permitting and approvals with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Coordinate with construction inspection personnel to ensure timely project completion.
• Build and maintain client relationships while supporting business development.
• Market engineering services through networking and client engagement.
• Manage project financial performance, invoicing, and AR.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationship management

Business development

Budgeting / financial management

Mentoring junior staff

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Florida Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $125,000 - $175,000 per year

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead civil engineering and land development projects from concept planning through construction certification
• Manage master planned communities and residential development projects
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and fee proposals
• Direct due diligence evaluations and feasibility studies for development opportunities
• Coordinate concept planning efforts with in-house planning teams
• Supervise multidisciplinary project teams and oversee project execution
• Manage permitting and approval processes with local, state, and federal agencies
• Coordinate with construction inspection personnel to ensure timely project completion
• Build and maintain client relationships while supporting business development initiatives
• Market engineering services through networking, relationship building, and client engagement
• Manage project financial performance, profitability, invoicing, and accounts receivable
• Mentor junior staff, assist with recruiting efforts, and support team development

Qualifications - Needed

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• Active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) License required (EIT candidates with demonstrated leadership and management experience may be considered)
• Minimum 5-10 years of Project Management experience within Civil Engineering
• Strong experience managing residential land development projects from entitlement through construction completion
• Master Planned Community development experience highly preferred
• Experience with project budgeting, profitability analysis, invoicing, and accounts receivable management
• Strong background coordinating permitting and approvals with governmental agencies
• Experience preparing project proposals, fee estimates, scopes of work, and schedules
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and manage multiple concurrent projects
• Demonstrated success maintaining client relationships and contributing to business development efforts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project

A bit about us

Founded nearly 50 years ago and based in Tampa, with additional offices throughout the Tampa Bay region, we are a multidisciplinary engineering, planning, environmental, and design consulting firm helping developers bring residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects from concept through construction. Our collaborative team partners closely with clients to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to quality, responsiveness, and long-term community impact.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive base salary + bonus potential
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Leadership Opportunity: Manage high-profile residential and land development projects from concept through construction
• Business Development Exposure: Build relationships, expand your client network, and contribute to company growth
• Collaborative Work Environment: Work alongside experienced engineers, planners, inspectors, and project teams
• Diverse Project Portfolio: Residential communities, master planned developments, commercial, municipal, and infrastructure projects
• Long-Term Stability with an Established Florida Engineering Firm

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