Senior Project Manager – Residential Land Development

Ladiesinland; Frisco (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Merit-Based Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

HSA contributions by company

Paid holidays

Vacation allowance

Sick days

Mentorship Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

BGE, Inc. in Frisco, TX is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead residential land development from concept to construction. You will guide engineers, EITs, and designers, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality meet client and project demands.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in residential land development, a Texas P.E. license, and strong leadership, communication, and client management skills. This is a local, on-site role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline is required.
• P.E. license in Texas is required.
• 8+ years of residential land development engineering experience.
• 4+ years leading multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage residential land development projects from concept through construction.
• Direct a team of Project Managers, Engineers, EITs, and Designers in plans, specs, and construction documents.
• Oversee design and development of single-family subdivisions and master-planned communities.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships while identifying growth opportunities.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with high quality.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Texas

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

HEC-HMS

StormCAD

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Residential Land Development

BGE, Inc.

Frisco, Texas

Join a growing, privately owned engineering firm where your expertise, leadership, and entrepreneurial mindset can directly influence the future of our Land Development practice.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the planning, design, and delivery of residential land development projects ranging from single-family subdivisions to large-scale master-planned communities. This role offers the opportunity to build lasting client relationships, mentor and develop engineering talent, and play a key role in growing both a team and business line.

We believe great engineers deserve more than just great projects. That's why we foster a collaborative culture that values work-life balance, professional growth, leadership development, and long-term career advancement. You'll have the support of an established team, the flexibility to manage your projects effectively, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a privately owned organization where decisions are made locally and success is shared.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage residential land development projects from concept through construction.
• Direct a team of Project Managers, Engineers, EITs, and Designers in the preparation of plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Oversee the design and development of:
• Single-family subdivisions
• Master-planned communities
• Paving, grading, drainage, water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, municipalities, utility districts, and project stakeholders.
• Build, maintain, and strengthen long-term client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional services and business growth.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, profitability, invoicing, and overall project performance.
• Provide technical guidance, quality control oversight, and mentorship to engineering staff.
• Support business development activities, including networking, proposal preparation, client meetings, and market expansion efforts.
• Foster a high-performing team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and professional development.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Requirements & Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Texas.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in residential land development engineering.
• 4+ years of project management experience with demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong experience with:
• Master-planned communities
• Paving, grading, drainage, water distribution, sanitary sewer, and stormwater systems
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, schedules, and client expectations.
• Experience building and maintaining client relationships.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, and related engineering software.

Preferred

• Experience working with municipalities, counties, utility providers, and regulatory agencies.
• MUD, PID, Municipal Utility District, or development district experience.
• Established relationships within the Texas residential development market.
• Demonstrated business development experience and the ability to expand client relationships.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior engineering staff.
• Manage existing client relationships and develop/seek out new business opportunities with new clients.
• Responsible for project management reporting and client invoicing.
• Responsible for performance management of team and ensuring high quality work is performed.

Some of our Benefits:

• 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting
• Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans
• 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays
• 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
• "Unlimited" Sick Days.
• Mentorship Program – Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals.
• Employee Referral Program that pays you for bringing great people into the BGE family

BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws.