Senior Project Manager | Land Development (Professional Engineer)

LVI Associates; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office

Job summary

LVI Associates in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Project Manager (PE) to lead land development projects from concept to completion. You will balance client relationships, project delivery, and mentoring junior staff while guiding growth of the Houston operation.

This role offers influence within a growing team and the chance to work on commercial, residential, and industrial land development projects with a true seller/doer approach, and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of land development experience.
• PE license preferred.
• Strong client-facing skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Manage land development projects for private sector clients.
• Lead project teams and mentor engineers.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and support business development initiatives.
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Work collaboratively across disciplines to ensure successful project execution.
• Contribute to the continued growth of the Houston team and market presence.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring engineers

Client relationships

Business development

Industry relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

A nationally recognised engineering and consulting firm is looking to add a Senior Project Manager (PE) to its growing Land Development team in Houston. This is a newly created position driven by continued growth and increased project demand across the region.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced land development professional who enjoys balancing client relationships, project delivery, mentoring junior staff, and helping grow a business. The role offers genuine influence within a growing team and the chance to play a key part in shaping the future of the Houston operation.

Why This Opportunity?

• Newly created position due to sustained growth
• Join a rapidly expanding Houston team with strong leadership support
• Opportunity to work across commercial, residential, and industrial land development projects
• True seller/doer role with a balance of project management, technical delivery, client engagement, and mentoring
• Clear pathway to future people management responsibilities as the team continues to grow
• Excellent visibility within the organisation and direct collaboration with regional leadership
• Hybrid working model with three days per week in the office

The Role

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing land development projects from concept through completion while maintaining and growing client relationships. You'll work closely with project engineers, designers, and leadership to deliver high-quality solutions across a diverse project portfolio.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing land development projects for private sector clients
• Leading project teams and providing mentorship to engineers and technical staff
• Developing and maintaining client relationshipsSupporting business development initiatives and helping identify new opportunities
• Coordinating project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Working collaboratively across disciplines to ensure successful project execution
• Contributing to the continued growth of the Houston team and market presence

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Approximately 10+ years of land development experience
• Experience managing projects for private sector clients
• Strong project management and client-facing skills
• Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers
• Business development experience or an interest in growing client relationships
• Existing industry relationships or a book of business is beneficial, but not required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

The Team

You'll be joining a close-knit and growing Houston land development team consisting of project managers, engineers, and designers, all supported by an experienced Regional Director. The team is currently expanding to increase capacity and support a strong pipeline of work across Texas.

What Sets This Firm Apart?

Unlike many firms that specialise in only one market sector, this organisation delivers a diverse range of projects across commercial, industrial, and residential development. This variety provides exposure to different project types, clients, and challenges, helping professionals build a well-rounded career without being pigeonholed into a single niche.

The company has built a strong reputation nationwide for technical excellence, employee development, and long-term growth opportunities, making it an attractive destination for ambitious land development professionals looking to take the next step in their careers.

Location:

Houston, Texas

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid (3 days in office)

Level:

Project Manager or Senior Project Manager considered depending on experience

If you're looking for a role that combines project leadership, client engagement, career progression, and the opportunity to help grow an already successful team, we'd love to hear from you.