Civil Engineer Project Manager – Land Development

Position Overview:

• We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer Project Manager – Land Development to lead the planning, design, management, and delivery of private subdivision and land development projects.
• The ideal candidate will bring progressive civil engineering experience, strong technical design capabilities, and proven project management skills.
• This role involves managing projects, client relationships, schedules, budgets, technical deliverables, and junior staff while ensuring high-quality engineering solutions and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead civil engineering and land development projects from initial planning through final design and construction.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, technical deliverables, quality standards, and client expectations.
• Oversee project quality, technical accuracy, and timely delivery while coordinating internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Provide design leadership for site layouts, horizontal and vertical roadway alignments, grading plans, stormwater management systems, and Best Management Practice (BMP) layouts.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, calculations, reports, specifications, and design plans.
• Conduct site feasibility assessments and due diligence, including reviews of zoning ordinances and municipal regulations.
• Support permitting, regulatory approvals, and municipal review processes.
• Develop practical engineering solutions, evaluate design alternatives, and identify potential design or permitting challenges early.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with private-sector clients, developers, attorneys, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Represent the firm in client meetings and external project discussions.
• Lead, mentor, and support Engineers, Designers, and CADD Technicians.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Approximately 5–7+ years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• Experience designing private subdivision or land development projects.
• Experience serving private-sector clients.
• Experience managing infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of site planning, civil engineering design, and land development processes.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate stakeholders, and represent the firm professionally.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Pennsylvania PE license.
• Experience providing public testimony before Land Use Boards.
• Experience managing private-sector land development projects.
• Experience coordinating with developers, attorneys, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Certified Municipal Engineer (CME).
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).
• Professional Planner (PP).
• Familiarity with GIS, Hydroflow, stormwater modeling, and drainage design tools.

Location: Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States

Skills required for this job:

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Civil engineering
• Planning engineering
• Project management