Senior Project Manager – Civil Engineering (Land Development)

Senior Project Manager – Civil Engineering (Land Development)

Location- (Central Utah area Orem, UT (preferred) Hybrid Remote Eligible based on candidate

Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead land development projects for private and public sector clients. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication, team leadership, and a track record of delivering civil engineering projects from conceptional planning through completion. Experience coordinating with external partners (surveyors, traffic, Geotech, environmental consultants) and managing design teams is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage land development projects from concept through construction, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Manage and mentor a team of junior designers and drafters; assign tasks, monitor workload, and ensure deliverables meet project standards.
• Coordinate internal teams (junior designers, drafters) and external partners to deliver high-quality plans and site designs.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and risk management strategies; monitor progress and report to stakeholders.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, addressing needs, changes, and expectations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and permitting requirements; prepare and review submittals for public bids as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil or related field).
• 5-7 years of project management experience in civil engineering, with emphasis on grading, stormwater, soil erosion control, and land development.
• Experience coordinating with surveyors, traffic, Geotech, and environmental consultants; ability to manage outsourced partners.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to manage a design team and client relationships.
• Experience working with AutoCAD, Excel, Word
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus but not required.
• Experience with public sector bids and permitting processes.

Benefits:

• Salary range based on experience ranging from $90,000 to $115,000
• Health Insurance Stipend
• Paid time off: 2 weeks vacation; holidays and sick leave per policy.