Senior Project Manager (Residential Land Development)

RICK; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Personal leave

Life and disability insurance

Company culture experiences

Job summary

RICK in Phoenix, Arizona seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead land development operations. The role requires a civil engineering degree, a P.E. license, and over 10 years of experience in managing diverse development projects. Responsibilities include overseeing project lifecycles, managing client relationships, and mentoring project teams. A generous benefits package and annual bonuses are offered to enhance employee satisfaction and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience managing land development projects.
• Proven experience leading project teams and managing clients.
• Extensive client contacts with local architects and developers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee and direct all phases of complex land development projects.
• Lead project teams and ensure technical excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Business development

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Technical expertise in land development

AutoCAD-Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Registered Arizona Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Job description

Overview

Looking for a place to grow your career and make a difference? RICK is the place for you!

As a Senior Project Manager, you will join the management team of RICK to expand and guide the company’s land development operations throughout the Phoenix area and greater Arizona. This position oversees a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, and mixed‑use development projects while leading and mentoring engineering teams. The Senior Project Manager also fosters valuable partnerships to drive business development efforts with private developers, landowners, and higher‑education institutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the trusted advisor and primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle, including providing expert guidance on the design process, delivering regular progress updates, and ensuring alignment of project scope, schedule, and budget
• Oversee and direct all phases of complex land development projects from site evaluation and due diligence through scoping, proposals, design plans and reports, permitting, and final approvals
• Manage quality assurance and quality control effectively
• Lead project teams by establishing clear expectations, ensuring technical excellence, and promoting a collaborative environment focused on efficiency, quality, and innovation
• Provide mentoring, training, and professional development initiatives to strengthen staff capabilities and support career progression within the team
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, internal teams, and public agencies
• Work with Principals within RICK and provide strategic input on business development opportunities; support firm growth through client retention and new project pursuits

General Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college
• Registered Arizona Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• 10+ years of relevant experience managing land development projects with an emphasis on single‑family development projects
• Proven experience leading project teams, managing clients, and overseeing permitting processes
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to make independent decisions and guide project teams toward successful outcomes
• Experience mentoring, directing, and reviewing the work of technical staff and junior project managers
• Extensive client contacts and relationships with local architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners, and public agencies
• Business development and marketing experience, including proposal writing, scopes of work, and budgeting for projected work

Technical Experience Requirements

• Advanced technical expertise in land development design including entitlements, site grading and drainage, utility design, stormwater management, and best design practices.
• Ability to perform conceptual and preliminary engineering design studies
• Experience with preparation and processing of regulatory plans
• Knowledge of jurisdictional codes, standards, and procedures in the Arizona region (strongly preferred)
• Ability to perform constructability reviews and experience with a range of construction support services
• Strong technical skills with AutoCAD‑Civil 3D

Company Offerings

• Generous benefits package with annual bonus potential
• Medical, dental, vision, profit‑sharing, 401(k), personal leave, and life and disability insurance
• Company culture experiences, including events, team‑building activities, parties, and more
• Innovative technology and company‑wide resources

Base pay: $135,000-$150,000 with annual bonus potential

Find an abundance of opportunities for mentorship, growth, and fun at RICK! Learn more by visiting www.rickengineering.com.

Rick Engineering Company (RICK) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. RICK’s employees are protected by laws designed to protect employees from discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non‑merit‑based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs. RICK's employees are also protected against retaliation if they engage in a protected activity, whistleblowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law.