Description & Requirements
Civil Engineer Project Manager (Land Development)
Our client is a civil engineering firm that provides design, planning, and consulting services to support land development and infrastructure projects. They work closely with clients to deliver practical, efficient engineering solutions from initial planning through construction and permitting.
They are seeking a highly experienced Civil Engineer Project Manager to lead and oversee residential and commercial land development projects throughout Central Florida. The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with a proven track record of successfully managing projects from concept through construction, combining strong technical expertise with exceptional leadership and client relationship skills. This role requires deep knowledge of site development design, stormwater management, utility coordination, and local permitting and regulatory processes across Central Florida jurisdictions.
The Civil Engineer Project Manager will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, public agencies, developers, and contractors to deliver high-quality projects on schedule and within budget while maintaining the highest standards of engineering excellence and professionalism.
Best-in-Class Benefits and Culture:
Our client values their employees’ time and efforts. Their commitment to your success is enhanced by competitive compensation of $105,000 - $160,000 annually, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including:
- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided
- Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching
- Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection
- Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
- Multiple annual bonuses based on project performance
- Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off and flexible schedule
- European-style PTO (generous and flexible)
- Work-from-home Fridays
Plus, they work to maintain the best environment for their employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. They strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.
To thrive as the Civil Engineer Project Manager, you should have:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- 5-10+ years in land development engineering
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida highly preferred
- Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, WaterCAD, EPANET, and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software
Your responsibilities as the Civil Engineer Project Manager will include:
- Manage full project lifecycle: planning, design, permitting, and delivery.
- Supervise and mentor staff, including Engineers-in-Training (E.I.s), particularly in the preparation of stormwater and utility engineering reports.
- Oversee project budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
- Ensure quality control and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
- Coordinate with local and state agencies including:
- Orange County, City of Orlando, City of Sanford, Osceola County, Seminole County, Lake County, Polk County, Brevard County, Volusia County, Hillsboro County, and cities across the Central Florida area.
- St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), South West Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), FDEP, and FDOT.
- Lead utility design efforts using WaterCAD, EPANET, and other modeling tools.
Ready to lead impactful development projects and grow with a dynamic team?
We anticipate that the application window will close in 30 days.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. It does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.