Senior Project Manager – Land Development - able to get or have a AZ-PE

Metro Associates•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager – Land Development Civil Engineer will help expand and lead land development operations throughout the Phoenix area and greater Arizona. The role oversees a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects while leading and mentoring engineering teams. It also involves building relationships with private developers, landowners, higher-education institutions, public agencies, and other industry partners to support business development and long-term growth. The position offers leadership and career-growth opportunities, mentorship, and potential advancement into ownership. The Senior Project Manager serves as a trusted advisor and primary client contact throughout the project lifecycle, providing guidance on design, scope, schedules, budgets, and project progress. Projects span site evaluation and due diligence through scoping, proposals, design, permitting, and final approvals. The role leads quality assurance and quality control, supports business development and client retention, and promotes technical excellence, collaboration, efficiency, and innovation. The position is based in Phoenix, Arizona, with a description indicating onsite work and possibly one remote day per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
Active Arizona Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
At least 10 years of relevant experience managing land development projects, particularly single-family residential development.
Proven experience leading project teams and managing client relationships.
Strong understanding of permitting and regulatory processes.
Demonstrated leadership and independent decision-making abilities.
Experience mentoring, directing, and reviewing technical staff and junior project managers.
Established relationships with local architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners, and public agencies.
Business development and marketing experience, including proposal writing, scope-of-work development, project budgeting, and new project pursuits.
Advanced land development design expertise, including entitlements, site grading and drainage, utility design, stormwater management, and land development best practices.
Ability to perform conceptual and preliminary engineering design studies.
Experience preparing and processing regulatory plans.
Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of Arizona jurisdictional codes, standards, and procedures.

Responsibilities

Serve as the trusted advisor and primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide guidance on design, project scope, schedules, budgets, and overall project progress.
Oversee land development projects from site evaluation and due diligence through scoping, proposals, design, permitting, and final approvals.
Manage quality assurance and quality control processes.
Lead project teams by setting clear expectations and promoting technical excellence, collaboration, efficiency, and innovation.
Mentor, train, and develop engineers, technical staff, and junior project managers.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, internal teams, public agencies, developers, and other stakeholders.
Partner with company Principals on business development opportunities.
Support client retention, proposal development, new project pursuits, and company growth.
Conduct constructability reviews and provide construction support services.

Benefits

Annual bonus potential
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Profit-sharing
401(k)
Personal leave
Life and disability insurance
Mentorship and professional development opportunities
Innovative technology and company-wide resources
Team-building activities, company events, and social activities
Opportunity for significant career growth and potential advancement into ownership