Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager – Site Development & Land Development

Axiom Path; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Path, Inc. in Tampa, Florida is seeking a Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead site development and land development projects.

You will manage projects from planning through construction, mentor engineers, and collaborate with architects, environmental specialists, and surveyors. This full-time, direct-hire role requires a PE, ABET degree, 10+ years of experience, strong client management, and travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Active PE license required.
• 10+ years of site/civil and multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Experience through planning, design, construction, and closeout.
• AutoCAD, Revit, GIS and MS Office proficiency.
• Ability to mentor engineers and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% and perform fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead site/civil projects from initial development through closeout.
• Define scopes, budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Ensure design quality and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Manage client communications and expectations.
• Support business development and proposals.
• Review plans and construction documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Drive process improvements with leadership.
• Travel for fieldwork up to 30%.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship mgmt

Team leadership

QA/QC

Regulatory compliance

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

GIS

MS Office

Job description

Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager – Site Development & Land Development

Tampa, United States | Posted on 10/29/2026

Job Description

Be Part Of A High-Performing Team

Join an established multidisciplinary architecture and engineering organization dedicated to developing infrastructure and built environments that strengthen communities. With a substantial presence throughout the Southeast United States, the organization combines regional expertise with the resources and capabilities to deliver complex engineering, planning, environmental, and development projects.

The civil engineering team works collaboratively with architects, engineers, planners, environmental specialists, and other technical professionals to deliver practical, sustainable solutions. The organization emphasizes technical excellence, professional accountability, client partnerships, and community involvement.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced civil engineering professional who enjoys balancing technical oversight, project management, client engagement, and team leadership while contributing to meaningful site development and infrastructure initiatives.

What's In Store For You

Full-time, direct-hire opportunity with an established multidisciplinary engineering organization.

Location: Tampa, Florida, with a combination of office-based responsibilities and project site visits.

Opportunity to manage engineering projects from initial planning and design through construction and closeout.

Collaborate with professionals across civil engineering, architecture, environmental services, surveying, and other technical disciplines.

Take ownership of client relationships, project execution, and technical delivery.

Mentor developing engineers and contribute to engineering team effectiveness.

Participate in professional organizations, industry activities, and community initiatives.

Travel up to 30% for fieldwork, client meetings, and project-related activities.

How You Will Make An Impact

Lead site/civil engineering projects throughout their lifecycle, including initial development, scope definition, design, permitting coordination, bidding, construction administration, and closeout.

Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, resource assignments, and technical deliverables.

Oversee engineering design quality and ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.

Apply civil engineering principles to address technical, environmental, financial, and constructability challenges.

Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Review engineering plans, technical reports, specifications, and construction documentation for accuracy and completeness.

Establish and maintain quality assurance and quality control procedures, including interdisciplinary design reviews.

Manage client communications, project expectations, deliverable schedules, and overall client satisfaction.

Support business development activities through proposal preparation, technical presentations, scope development, and contract discussions.

Prepare and coordinate contract amendments, change orders, project modifications, and supporting documentation.

Represent projects during client meetings, public board or council presentations, and other stakeholder discussions.

Identify potential project risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and escalation significant concerns when appropriate.

Delegate technical assignments and provide guidance, coaching, and professional development support to junior engineers.

Collaborate with leadership to improve project delivery methods, technical standards, and operational processes.

Maintain professional relationships with clients, regulatory representatives, contractors, and industry partners.

Requirements

Do You Bring Proven Success in Civil Engineering Project Management and Site Development?

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution .

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

10+ years of progressive engineering experience preferred , ideally involving site/civil engineering, land development, and multidisciplinary project delivery.

Demonstrated experience managing engineering projects through planning, design, construction, and closeout.

Strong understanding of civil engineering design principles, engineering documentation, and project delivery standards.

Experience developing project scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical proposals.

Ability to review engineering deliverables, coordinate QA/QC activities, and manage technical project risks.

Working proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, GIS, and Microsoft Office Suite .

Experience coordinating engineering consultants, contractors, clients, and internal technical teams.

Strong understanding of regulatory, environmental, financial, and project-related considerations affecting engineering decisions.

Ability to manage multiple assignments while balancing technical quality, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.

Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, delegate responsibilities, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to clients and stakeholders.

Strong problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and client relationship management capabilities.

Professional society participation and demonstrated involvement in industry or community initiatives are valued.

Ability to travel up to 30% and perform periodic fieldwork at project locations.