CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER – LAND DEVELOPMENT

CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER – LAND DEVELOPMENT

Company: HireNow Staffing (Direct Placement Partner)

HireNow Snapshot

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned, highly skilled Civil Engineering Project Manager – Land Development to join one of our valued client partners in Phoenix, Arizona. This opportunity is designed for an experienced engineering leader who excels at delivering complex land development projects while balancing technical excellence, client satisfaction, financial performance, and team leadership.

The ideal candidate is a proven project manager with extensive experience leading residential and site development projects, mentoring engineering teams, and managing projects from concept through completion while maintaining exceptional quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead residential and commercial land development projects from planning through final delivery

Direct internal engineering teams and coordinate multidisciplinary subconsultants

Prepare project scopes, cost estimates, proposals, and negotiate project agreements

Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, and overall project performance

Serve as the primary client contact while fostering long-term business relationships

Provide technical leadership throughout all phases of project execution

Supervise, mentor, and develop engineering professionals to support career growth

Maintain QA/QC standards and ensure technical accuracy across project deliverables

Apply advanced civil engineering principles to solve complex design challenges

Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D throughout project planning, design, and production

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related engineering discipline

Minimum 8 years of land development project management experience

Extensive experience managing residential and site development projects

Strong civil engineering design and technical expertise

Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D

Demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teams

Strong project budgeting, scheduling, and resource management experience

Excellent communication, organizational, and client relationship management skills

Ability to work onsite in Phoenix, Arizona

U.S.-based applicants only

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Experience managing multiple concurrent land development projects

Strong business development and client retention experience

Experience mentoring junior engineers and project managers

Proven ability to negotiate project scopes and professional service agreements

Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams

Strong understanding of municipal permitting, regulatory requirements, and development processes

HireNow Package

Compensation: $115,000–$150,000 annually

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Onsite – Phoenix, Arizona

Headcount: 1

HireNow Checklist

HireNow Staffing is recruiting a Civil Engineering Project Manager who demonstrates the following:

Minimum eight years of land development project management experience

Strong civil engineering design and technical expertise

Advanced AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency

Experience leading residential and commercial land development projects

Proven leadership and engineering team management experience

Strong budgeting, scheduling, and project execution skills

Excellent client communication and relationship management abilities

Experience maintaining QA/QC standards throughout project delivery

Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining technical excellence

Meets all required qualifications while demonstrating several preferred qualifications

HireNow Standout Candidates

Candidates will be viewed most favorably if they demonstrate:

Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure

Extensive experience managing large-scale land development projects

Strong history of delivering projects on time and within budget

Exceptional leadership, mentoring, and team development abilities

Experience growing long-term client relationships and generating repeat business

Strong understanding of Arizona land development regulations and permitting processes

Stable employment history demonstrating leadership, reliability, and long-term commitment

HireNow Disqualifiers

The following will prevent candidates from moving forward in the hiring process:

Frequent unexplained job changes or unstable employment history (jumpy resumes will not be accepted or interviewed)

Less than eight years of land development project management experience

Limited or no experience leading residential or site development projects

Lack of AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency

Inability to demonstrate engineering leadership experience

Inability to work onsite in Phoenix, Arizona

Applicants requiring employment sponsorship

Candidates who do not meet the core qualifications listed for this position

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this Civil Engineering Project Manager – Land Development opportunity. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview. Client-specific information will be shared only with qualified candidates during the interview process.