Sr. Project Manager-Land Development

Ardurra; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead civil site land development projects in Charleston or Greenville, SC. You will oversee planning, permitting, design oversight, and construction delivery for major land development clients.

Responsibilities include managing scope, schedule, and budget using EVM, building strong client relationships, and guiding project teams to meet milestones while maintaining profitability and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of civil site/land development project experience.
• PE license in SC or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven track record managing engineers and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of civil site development projects.
• Develop schedules, budgets, manning, vendor lists and progress billing points.
• Submit permits and ensure regulatory compliance with authorities.
• Manage scope, cost, schedule, quality, risk, and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate client communications and progress reviews with stakeholders.
• Drive profitability and client satisfaction through strong leadership.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Risk management

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

PE License in SC or ability to obtain in 6 months

Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Job description

Ardurra is looking to hire an experienced Senior Project Manager for our Civil Site Land Development Practice in either of our Charleston or Greenville, SC locations.

The Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager will play a vital role in leading and delivering high-quality site design, planning, permitting, and oversight of construction for our clients, which include some of the top land development clients in the country. The projects will utilize a wide range of land development expertise which will include the design of streets, roadways, sanitary sewer, watermains, storm drainage, stormwater BMPs, etc. throughout the greater Atlanta region.

Primary Function:

The Senior Project Manager manages the full life cycle (proposal-initiation-execution/control- closeout) of projects and assumes full responsibility for achieving the project goals. This includes managing activities related to project planning, scope, schedule, cost, cash flow, quality, communications, resources, procurement, profit/loss, corrective actions, and risk elements required to optimize client service, quality, and fiscal responsibility. The Senior Project Manager’s overall objective is to deliver value to our clients and to Ardurra, build and maintain a positive client relationship, and to achieve or exceed the estimated profit margin for the project.

Primary Duties:

Planning and Execution

• Participates in project costing and bid preparation to the extent required
• Review assigned project(s) after award to define project scope, determine work procedures/sequences, and develop schedules, budgets, manning tables, vendor lists, and progress billing points
• Submits documents to Federal, state, and local authorities for code compliance review and obtains the various permits required
• Manages and minimizes project risks for the interest of Ardurra
• Uses Earned Value Management (EVM) to execute, manage and control projects
• Ensures Quality Control reviews are completed at proper milestones
• Tracks Accounts Receivable and ensuring that invoices are paid in a timely manner
• Forms a project work team and sees that responsibilities are assigned, and execution of tasks are begun and completed according to schedule
• Builds high-performing team and drives for results

Communication

• Establishes contractor-client liaison network to keep all interested parties informed of project planning, start date, and work progress
• Holds regularly scheduled project progress review meetings to ensure that:
• A project contract’s terms, conditions, and specifications are being met
• Project personnel adhere to federal and state regulatory requirements and company policies
• Delays and cost overruns, at best, are entirely avoided, or, at worst, kept to a minimum
• Manpower, equipment, materials, and quality problems are recognized for timely intervention and resolution
• On-site supervision maintains staff morale and interacts appropriately with client counterparts
• Information for progress billing purposes is submitted correctly and on time
• Meets with client management as necessary during a project’s terms to resolve issues and at a project’s completion to obtain final client approvals
• Maintains a continuing business relationship with major clients as part of ongoing business development efforts

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of advanced project management practices, including bid preparation, scope development, scheduling, budgeting, regulatory compliance, quality control, and risk mitigation to ensure successful delivery of complex engineering and construction projects.
• Skilled in financial management and performance tracking, including applying Earned Value Management (EVM), managing project costs, overseeing accounts receivable, and implementing corrective actions to maintain profitability and alignment with contractual obligations.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing project teams by assigning responsibilities, driving accountability, resolving challenges, and fostering collaboration to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to build and sustain strong client and stakeholder relationships through effective communication, progress reporting, contract compliance, and business development activities that support long-term growth and client satisfaction.
• Knowledge of client relationship strategies with the ability to build trust, deliver high-quality solutions, and consistently prioritize internal and external customer needs.
• Skilled in leadership, coaching, and talent development with the ability to foster collaboration, promote inclusion, delegate effectively, and support open, transparent communication.
• Ability to demonstrate managerial courage and resilience by addressing challenges directly, navigating conflict with fairness, and maintaining focus on key priorities under pressure.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent
• 15+ years’ experience in area of expertise
• Experience managing engineering projects of relevant scope and complexity
• PE License in SC or ability to obtain in 6 months
• Proven track record of successfully managing relevant projects and staff
• Client management and business development experience

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

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