Senior Civil Project Manager – Land Development Leader

PEA Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PEA Group in Michigan seeks an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead private land development projects across commercial, industrial, residential, healthcare, and educational sectors. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, nurture client relationships, oversee budgets and schedules, and mentor junior engineers while delivering high-quality site development work.

In this role, you will coordinate with a range of professionals, ensure plan accuracy, manage profitability, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Michigan P.E. license or ability to obtain.
• 5–10 years of civil engineering and land development experience, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility design, and roadways.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and standard engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple civil engineering and land development projects from proposal through design, permitting, and plan approval.
• Consult with clients to understand project goals, site requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Lead project planning, scope development, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Direct the preparation of site development plans, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility design, and permitting.
• Coordinate with civil engineers, landscape architects, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, and other professionals to deliver projects.
• Lead the development and quality review of site plans, grading plans, utility plans, and other engineering documents.
• Manage project budgets, profitability, billing, and overall financial performance.
• Prepare and negotiate proposals, contracts, and change orders.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and participate in business development efforts.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients, municipalities, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Mentor and develop project engineers and staff.
• Support QA/QC initiatives.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate existing conditions and support project development.

Skills

Client relationships

Team leadership

Communication

Project management

Multitasking

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Michigan Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

PEA Group in Michigan seeks an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead private land development projects across commercial, industrial, residential, healthcare, and educational sectors. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, nurture client relationships, oversee budgets and schedules, and mentor junior engineers while delivering high-quality site development work.

In this role, you will coordinate with a range of professionals, ensure plan accuracy, manage profitability, and