Senior Land Development Project Lead

Pape-Dawson; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers seeks a Senior Project Manager for our Nashville area team. You will provide strategic, technical, and managerial leadership across complex land development projects, ensuring client satisfaction, project performance, and ongoing business development.

This role balances design oversight with hands-on project management. Based in Nashville, TN or Franklin, TN, you will guide projects from concept to construction, mentor staff, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• P.E. license in Tennessee.
• 8+ years' experience managing large land development projects.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and develop client partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers and technicians
• Develop proposals and client agreements
• Maintain client satisfaction and project performance
• Mentor team members and drive business development
• Coordinate design, permits, budgets and schedules

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relations

Business development

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers seeks a Senior Project Manager for our Nashville area team. You will provide strategic, technical, and managerial leadership across complex land development projects, ensuring client satisfaction, project performance, and ongoing business development.

This role balances design oversight with hands-on project management. Based in Nashville, TN or Franklin, TN, you will guide projects from concept to construction, mentor staff, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver