Senior Project Manager – Land Development - able to get or have a AZ-PE

Metro Associates; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Profit-sharing

401(k)

Mentorship and professional growth

Ownership potential

Job summary

Metro Associates in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Senior Project Manager Civil Engineer – Land Development to lead residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. You will oversee design, permitting, and approvals, mentor teams, and build relationships with developers, public agencies, and clients.

On-site role with some remote flexibility; AZ-PE license or eligibility required, 10+ years of land development leadership experience, and strong business development skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Active Arizona Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain one.
• 10+ years of experience managing land development projects, especially single-family residential.
• Proven leadership, client relationships, and team mentoring abilities.
• Strong understanding of permitting and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the trusted advisor and primary contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Guide design, scope, schedules, budgets, and overall progress.
• Oversee land development projects from due diligence through approvals.
• Mentor engineers and junior project managers.
• Lead business development and client retention efforts.

Skills

Land development design

Mentorship

Client relationship management

Project leadership

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Land Development Civil Engineer

Must be strong land development not public PE Civil Engineer able to get or have a AZ-PE in some state location on site maybe one day a week remote. NO structural or construction management.

More information in video link : https://youtu.be/DgZczQn85w4
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager Civil Engineer – Land Development to help expand and lead land development operations throughout the Phoenix area and greater Arizona.

This role will oversee a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects while leading and mentoring engineering teams. The Senior Project Manager will also build strong relationships with private developers, landowners, higher-education institutions, public agencies, and other industry partners to support business development and long-term growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced land development professional looking for leadership, career growth, mentorship, and potential advancement into ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the trusted advisor and primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide expert guidance on design, project scope, schedules, budgets, and overall project progress.
• Oversee complex land development projects from site evaluation and due diligence through scoping, proposals, design, permitting, and final approvals.
• Manage quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Lead project teams by establishing clear expectations and promoting technical excellence, collaboration, efficiency, and innovation.
• Mentor, train, and develop engineers, technical staff, and junior project managers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, internal teams, public agencies, developers, and other stakeholders.
• Partner with company Principals on business development opportunities.
• Support client retention, proposal development, new project pursuits, and overall company growth.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Active Arizona Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• 10+ years of relevant experience managing land development projects, particularly single-family residential development.
• Proven experience leading project teams and managing client relationships.
• Strong understanding of permitting and regulatory processes.
• Demonstrated leadership and independent decision-making abilities.
• Experience mentoring, directing, and reviewing technical staff and junior project managers.Established relationships with local architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners, and public agencies.
• Business development and marketing experience, including:
  • Proposal writing
  • Scope of work development
  • Project budgeting
  • New project pursuits

Technical Experience

• Advanced expertise in land development design, including:
  • Entitlements
  • Site grading and drainage
  • Utility design
  • Stormwater management
  • Land development best practices
• Ability to perform conceptual and preliminary engineering design studies.
• Experience preparing and processing regulatory plans.
• Strong knowledge of Arizona jurisdictional codes, standards, and procedures preferred.
• Experience conducting constructability reviews.
• Experience providing construction support services.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Profit-sharing
• 401(k)
• Personal leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Innovative technology and company-wide resources
• Team-building activities, company events, and social activities
• Opportunity for significant career growth and potential advancement into ownership