Senior Project Manager

Metro Associates; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Associates in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead civil engineering and land development projects. The role requires extensive experience in residential and commercial land development, leading engineering teams, managing budgets, and maintaining client relationships.

The ideal candidate will provide strategic direction, make independent decisions, and drive projects from planning through construction, with a track record of delivering on-time and within

Qualifications

• BSCE or equivalent in Civil Engineering.
• Arizona PE registration, or the ability to obtain via reciprocity.
• 15+ years of civil engineering experience, preferably in land development.
• 10+ years of management experience supervising engineers, designers, and staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience managing projects, schedules, budgets, contracts, and client relationships.
• Knowledge of jurisdictional permitting and processing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil engineering projects involving residential and commercial land development.
• Provide direction, oversight, and strategic planning for engineering design teams.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, contracts, scopes of work, and fee proposals.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, public agencies, consultants, and internal teams.
• Direct project planning, resource allocation, and overall team performance.
• Set realistic project goals and independently develop plans to achieve them.
• Conduct site assessments and engineering design studies.
• Prepare and process improvement plans associated with private land development projects.
• Perform constructability reviews and site construction conformance evaluations.
• Provide construction support services throughout project execution.
• Coordinate with public agencies and navigate jurisdictional review and approval processes.
• Contribute to business development, marketing, and long-term client relationship building.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Leadership

Client relationships

Education

BSCE / Civil Engineering degree

Arizona PE registration

Tools

AutoCAD / Civil 3D

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead civil engineering and land development projects in Tucson, AZ. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in residential and commercial land development, strong technical expertise, and a proven track record of managing engineering teams, projects, budgets, and client relationships.

This role is suited for a seasoned civil engineering professional who can provide strategic direction, make independent decisions, and successfully lead projects from planning and design through construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil engineering projects involving residential and commercial land development.
• Provide direction, oversight, and strategic planning for engineering design teams.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, contracts, scopes of work, and fee proposals.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, public agencies, consultants, and internal teams.
• Direct project planning, resource allocation, and overall team performance.
• Set realistic project goals and independently develop plans to achieve them.
• Conduct site assessments and engineering design studies.
• Prepare and process improvement plans associated with private land development projects.
• Perform constructability reviews and site construction conformance evaluations.
• Provide construction support services throughout project execution.
• Coordinate with public agencies and navigate jurisdictional review and approval processes.
• Contribute to business development, marketing, and long-term client relationship building.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or equivalent.
• Arizona Professional Engineer (PE) registration, or the ability to obtain Arizona registration through reciprocity.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant civil engineering experience, preferably focused on residential and commercial land development.
• Minimum 10 years of management experience supervising engineers, designers, and project support staff.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering design, land development, and construction processes.
• Proven experience managing project teams, schedules, budgets, contracts, and client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of jurisdictional permitting and processing requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong independent judgment, decision-making, leadership, and time-management abilities.

Technical Skills

Experience with:

• AutoCAD / Civil 3D
• Microsoft Project
• Bluebeam
• Site assessment and engineering design studies
• Land development improvement plans
• Constructability reviews
• Construction support and site conformance evaluations

Leadership & Management Skills

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and team-management capabilities.
• Ability to coordinate people, resources, and project priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Understanding of production and project management procedures.
• Experience with interviewing, hiring, and developing engineering professionals.
• Ability to build trust and maintain strong working relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders.
• High level of professionalism and credibility with clients, colleagues, contractors, and public agencies.

Business Development & Community Engagement

• Meaningful involvement with community and industry organizations is preferred.
• Ability to identify and develop marketing opportunities and strengthen professional relationships.
• Strong client-facing presence with the ability to represent the organization professionally in meetings and public-agency interactions.