Senior Land Development Project Manager (Rochester, NY)
A senior land development project manager at a civil engineering consultancy, leading residential, commercial, and municipal site projects from concept through completion — managing design teams, schedules, budgets, permitting, and client relationships. Core tools are Civil 3D and AutoCAD, with stormwater and site design expertise.
- Compensation
- $130K / yr
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 6+ years of experience in land development, civil engineering, or related consulting
- Proficiency with Civil 3D and AutoCAD
- Strong background in land development design
- Strong background in stormwater management
- Strong background in site planning and permitting
- Strong background in civil engineering design standards
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- EIT or PE license
- Experience with project management, client coordination, and business development
- Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
Full description
Senior Land Development Project Manager
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Land Development Project Manager to join our Buffalo office. This role is ideal for a seasoned civil engineering professional with strong land development expertise, project management experience, and the ability to support client relationships and business growth. The successful candidate will lead land development projects from concept through completion, oversee design teams, manage client relationships, and contribute to business development initiatives.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience in land development, civil engineering, or related consulting experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred
- EIT or PE license preferred, but not required
- Proficiency with Civil 3D and AutoCAD required
- Strong background in:
- Land development design
- Stormwater management
- Site planning and permitting
- Civil engineering design standards
- Experience with project management, client coordination, and business development preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver land development projects while maintaining schedules, budgets, and quality standards
- Lead design efforts for residential, commercial, and municipal development projects
- Prepare and review civil design plans, grading plans, utility layouts, and stormwater management systems
- Coordinate with clients, municipalities, contractors, and internal project teams
- Mentor junior engineering staff and provide technical guidance
- Assist with proposal development, client outreach, and business development efforts
- Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and support company growth
Ideal Candidate
- Experienced professional with a strong understanding of land development processes
- Strong technical skills in Civil 3D and AutoCAD
- Confident managing projects and client relationships
- Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in supporting business development
- Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
Benefits of the Opportunity
- Hybrid work schedule
- Competitive compensation package (up to $130K, flexible based on qualifications)