Senior Project Manager (PE Required) - Civil Land Development

Bateman Civil Survey Company; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bateman Civil Survey Company in Apex, NC seeks a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee complex land development projects and strategic client relations. The role requires mentoring senior staff, guiding QA/QC, and coordinating multi-project delivery with a strong emphasis on budgeting, scheduling, and regulatory strategy.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in land development civil engineering, a PE license, and fluency with Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in land development civil engineering.
• PE license required.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related field preferred.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of Civil 3D software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead large-scale, multidisciplinary civil engineering projects from concept to closeout.
• Serve as primary client liaison for strategic project planning and contracts.
• Lead project scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and resource planning for multiple efforts.
• Provide high-level technical guidance and approvals on designs and regulatory strategy.
• Mentor and develop project managers, engineers, and CAD staff.
• Identify and lead major business development and proposal efforts.
• Ensure adherence to QA/QC processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Represent the company at public meetings and client presentations.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on financial performance and hiring needs.
• Maintain relationships with municipal agencies, consultants, and developers.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Leadership

Mentoring

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

Civil 3D software

Job description

About us

Bateman Civil Survey is a leading land surveying and civil engineering firm headquartered in the heart of Apex, North Carolina. We have been providing premium services across this great state and throughout the East Coast for over twenty years. We have an unparalleled commitment to customer satisfaction and employee well-being.

Each engineer, technician, project manager, and administrator are part of a team that recognizes the inherent value of its every member. We take pride in our work and love what we do. We take full advantage of the advances in equipment and technology and are driven to learn and grow at the pace of the world around us. We are looking for team members and leaders that will help us continue to move from "the way we've always done it" to a greater level of efficiency and quality than we've ever known. That's where you come in - won't you join us?

About the position

The person in this role is a highly experienced civil engineering professional responsible for managing complex, high-impact land development projects and leading client relationships. Senior Project Managers are accountable for strategic oversight, technical leadership, and successful execution of multiple projects simultaneously. This role guides proposal development, negotiates contracts, and leads client presentations. Internally, the Senior Project Manager mentors project managers, engineers, and CAD staff, ensures adherence to QA/QC standards, and coordinates with department leadership on staffing and resource planning. A strong understanding of zoning regulations, multi-agency permitting, and interdisciplinary coordination is required. This role demands exceptional project planning, problem-solving, financial management, and leadership skills, and it serves as a bridge between project execution and long-term departmental growth.

Essential functions

• Oversee and lead large-scale, multidisciplinary civil engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery from concept to closeout.
• Serve as the primary client liaison for strategic project planning, contract negotiations, and high-level communication.
• Lead project scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and resource planning for multiple concurrent efforts.
• Provide high-level technical guidance and approvals on designs, submittals, and regulatory strategy.
• Mentor and develop project managers, engineers, and CAD staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient team culture.
• Identify, pursue, and lead major business development and proposal efforts.
• Ensure adherence to internal QA/QC processes and drive continuous improvement in project delivery.
• Represent the company at public meetings, hearings, and client presentations.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on financial performance, departmental goals, and hiring needs.
• Maintain strong relationships with municipal agencies, consultants, and developers.

• 10+ years of experience in Land Development Civil Engineering
• PE license required
• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related field is preferred
• Extensive experience and knowledge of Civil 3D software
• 10+ years of experience in Land Development Civil Engineering
• PE license required
• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related field is preferred
• Extensive experience and knowledge of Civil 3D software