Senior Project Manager, Civil Engineering – Land Development

NextGenEnergyJobs; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Civil Engineering – Land Development in Miami, FL. The role focuses on leading design, permitting, and client coordination for multifamily, mixed-use, and commercial projects.

You will supervise project teams, ensure QA/QC compliance, and maintain strong relationships with developers, architects, contractors, and public agencies to deliver complex land development programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is required.
• 7+ years of experience in multifamily, mixed-use, and commercial Land Development in Miami‑Dade County.

Responsibilities

• Act as the go‑to authority for report writing and civil engineering design including drainage and utilities.
• Lead permitting and agency coordination throughout Miami‑Dade County and ensure compliance with local requirements.
• Review and complete assignments using AutoCAD Civil 3D, ICPR, and other design tools.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance on Land Development projects.
• Oversee QA/QC processes to ensure high quality deliverables and engineering standards.
• Coordinate civil design with multi-disciplinary external consultant teams and manage client communications.
• Edit plans per agency/muncipal/client requirements and maintain project status with the team.
• Support the financial objectives and overall project success.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Permitting

Client coordination

QA/QC

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ICPR

Job description

Senior Project Manager, Civil Engineering – Land Development

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Expert Leadership : Act as the go‑to authority for report writing, civil engineering design, including drainage, grading, utilities, and comprehensive due diligence/site analysis reports.
• Permitting and Local Agency Expertise: Develop permitting strategies and lead permitting and agency coordination efforts throughout Miami‑Dade County. Maintain strong working knowledge of local civil engineering permitting requirements and agency review process including Miami‑Dade WASD, DERM, Engineering, Transpiration and Public Works Departments at the County and Municipal level.
• Technical Excellence : Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D, ICPR, and other design tools to review and complete assignments efficiently, adhering to Atwell's high standards.
• Mentorship : Guide and support junior staff with technical queries related to Land Development projects, fostering their professional growth.
• Quality Assurance : Oversee QA/QC processes to ensure all project deliverables meet rigorous quality and engineering standards.
• Compliance & Review : Ensure full compliance with engineering standards and agency requirements. Analyze project survey data and site conditions, including legal descriptions, ALTA Surveys, and easement documents. Coordinate civil engineering design with multi-disciplinary external consultant teams.
• Adaptability : Make necessary edits and modifications to plans as required by agencies, municipalities, and clients.
• Effective Communication : Coordinate with project team to track workflow status and meet chargeability goals. Serve as the primary point of contact for the project design team throughout project delivery. Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, architects, contractors, attorneys and public agency representatives.
• Financial Contribution : Support the team in achieving financial objectives and project success.

Requirements

• Educational Background : Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Certification : Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Industry Expertise : 7+ years of experience in multifamily, mixed‑use, and commercial Land Development in Miami‑Dade County including design, project management, business development and invoicing.