Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager – Site Development & Land Development
About The Position
This full-time, direct-hire role is with an established multidisciplinary architecture and engineering organization and is based in Tampa, Florida. The position combines office-based responsibilities with project site visits and travel of up to 30%. The Project Manager leads site/civil and land development projects from initial planning and design through permitting coordination, bidding, construction administration, and closeout. The role oversees project scopes, budgets, schedules, resources, technical deliverables, design quality, and QA/QC. It coordinates multidisciplinary teams and project stakeholders, manages client relationships and project risks, and supports business development through proposals, presentations, scope development, and contract discussions. The position also mentors developing engineers and contributes to improved project delivery methods, technical standards, and operational processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- 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.
- Ability to mentor engineers, delegate responsibilities, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting 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
- 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, ideally involving site/civil engineering, land development, and multidisciplinary project delivery.
- Participation in professional societies and involvement in industry or community initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead site/civil engineering projects through planning, 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 QA/QC 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 guide, coach, and support the professional development of 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.
- Travel up to 30% for fieldwork, client meetings, and project-related activities, and perform periodic fieldwork at project locations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
