Senior Civil Project Manager – Land Development
About The Position
Our client is a premier civil engineering and land development consulting firm dedicated to delivering high-quality infrastructure and site development solutions across the region. Operating with a strong focus on technical excellence and community growth, the organization provides comprehensive engineering services from initial feasibility planning through to project delivery. The firm values strategic leadership, fosters strong relationships with local regulatory bodies, and offers exceptional long-term career progression, including a clear path toward executive office management. This is an upper-level civil engineering leadership position focused on managing and executing private land development projects throughout the Sacramento area. Based fully within the region, you will take complete ownership of the project lifecycle from planning through final completion. This includes maintaining critical client relationships, coordinating with internal multi-disciplinary teams, steering approvals through local municipal agencies, and ensuring all milestones are delivered on time and within budget. This role offers a direct leadership path with the explicit opportunity to eventually oversee and manage the entire Sacramento office operations.
Requirements
- Minimum 10+ years of solid professional experience in civil engineering project management.
- Proven track record of successfully managing Private Land Development projects from inception to completion.
- Must possess an active California Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Strong, demonstrated capability in running project financials, resource scheduling, and handling high-value client communication.
- Solid experience negotiating and coordinating project scopes with local municipalities and structural regulatory agencies.
Nice To Haves
- High proficiency and technical design familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D software applications.
- Inherent leadership potential with a clear desire to scale up quickly into a comprehensive office management and regional operations role.
Responsibilities
- Lead, direct, and oversee private land development projects seamlessly from the initial planning stages through to final construction and project closeout.
- Act as the primary point of contact to maintain, strengthen, and grow robust client relationships through clear communication and delivery excellence.
- Interface and coordinate directly with local municipalities, regulatory agencies, and public stakeholders to secure project approvals and ensure full code compliance.
- Coordinate workflows with internal technical engineering teams to align design parameters, track deadlines, and monitor project budgets.
- Demonstrate strong leadership capabilities to align with the company's succession plan, preparing to step into a full office management and leadership role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
