Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager – Site Development & Land Development

Axiom Path•Tampa, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity with an established multidisciplinary architecture and engineering organization. The role is based in Tampa, Florida, with office-based responsibilities and project site visits. The Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager leads site/civil and land development projects from initial planning and design through permitting coordination, bidding, construction administration, and closeout. The position combines technical oversight, project management, client engagement, and team leadership. The project manager develops and manages scopes, budgets, schedules, resources, and deliverables; oversees design quality and regulatory compliance; coordinates multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders; and manages client relationships and project expectations. The role also supports business development, presents project information to clients and public stakeholders, identifies and mitigates project risks, and mentors developing engineers. The successful candidate will collaborate with professionals in civil engineering, architecture, environmental services, surveying, and other technical disciplines. Travel of up to 30% is expected for fieldwork, client meetings, and project-related activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
10+ years of progressive engineering experience is preferred, ideally involving site/civil engineering, land development, and multidisciplinary project delivery.
Demonstrated experience managing engineering projects through planning, design, construction, and closeout.
Strong understanding of civil engineering design principles, engineering documentation, and project delivery standards.
Experience developing project scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical proposals.
Ability to review engineering deliverables, coordinate QA/QC activities, and manage technical project risks.
Working proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, GIS, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience coordinating engineering consultants, contractors, clients, and internal technical teams.
Strong understanding of regulatory, environmental, financial, and project-related considerations affecting engineering decisions.
Ability to manage multiple assignments while balancing technical quality, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, delegate responsibilities, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to clients and stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and client relationship management capabilities.
Ability to travel up to 30% and perform periodic fieldwork at project locations.

Nice To Haves

Professional society participation and demonstrated involvement in industry or community initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead site/civil engineering projects through initial development, scope definition, design, permitting coordination, bidding, construction administration, and closeout.
Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, resource assignments, and technical deliverables.
Oversee engineering design quality and ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.
Apply civil engineering principles to address technical, environmental, financial, and constructability challenges.
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders.
Review engineering plans, technical reports, specifications, and construction documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Establish and maintain quality assurance and quality control procedures, including interdisciplinary design reviews.
Manage client communications, project expectations, deliverable schedules, and client satisfaction.
Support business development through proposal preparation, technical presentations, scope development, and contract discussions.
Prepare and coordinate contract amendments, change orders, project modifications, and supporting documentation.
Represent projects at client meetings, public board or council presentations, and other stakeholder discussions.
Identify project risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and escalate significant concerns when appropriate.
Delegate technical assignments and provide guidance, coaching, and professional development support to junior engineers.
Collaborate with leadership to improve project delivery methods, technical standards, and operational processes.
Maintain professional relationships with clients, regulatory representatives, contractors, and industry partners.