Engineering Project Manager - Land Development

Cage Engineering Inc

$90K — $140K *
Lisle, IL 60532In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • 7+ years of experience in civil land development
  • PE license preferred (but not required)
  • Proven success as a project engineer or project manager with strong technical skills
  • Ability to delegate tasks effectively and manage teams independently
  • Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • Track record of managing profitable projects and satisfied clients

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage civil engineering project teams, ensuring high performance in design production, internal coordination, and client satisfaction
  • Own project scope, schedules, and budgets while delivering profitable results
  • Mentor and develop team members by identifying strengths and removing roadblocks to success
  • Collaborate with clients to build long-term relationships and ensure repeat business
  • Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and clearly define deliverables
  • Reinforce CAGE's brand promises through consistent, high-quality project delivery

Benefits

  • Clear career pathways and advancement opportunities
  • Leadership development and executive training
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
  • Collaborative, inclusive work environment
  • Annual all-hands meeting, team social events, book clubs, and cause-driven initiatives
  • Medical, dental & vision coverage (including HSA options)
  • Mental wellness support and wellness reimbursement
  • Flex Time Off - no accruals
  • Paid parental leave
  • 30-day sabbatical after 5 years
  • 7 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
  • 401(k) with an up to 4% company match - fully vested on day one
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee discounts
Full Job Description
Title - Project Manager - Land Development

Position Overview:

As a Project Manager at CAGE, you'll be coordinating, guiding, and supervising all team endeavors, covering tasks such as handling production documents, client management, internal team dynamics, and project finances. Your key role involves enhancing team efficiency through staff development, aligning individual strengths with project requirements, and preempting obstacles, both internal and external. Pivotal to the role, you'll foster robust internal relationships and cultivate a substantial client network.

Typically Reports To: Director of Operations

Typical Years of Experience: 7+ Years

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage, lead, and oversee all team activities including production documents, client management, internal team management and project financials
  • Increase overall effectiveness of the team by developing staff, aligning individual team member strengths, and identifying potential obstacles (both internal and external)
  • Negotiate strong contracts and clearly define project scope within proposals
  • Make critical decisions to ensure projects maintain schedule and scope
  • Consistently reinforce the CAGE Brand Promises and drive all aspects of projects to provide superior customer service
  • Delegate project tasks to team members in a timely fashion and provide clear direction on tasks, expectation on deliverables, and establish clear deadlines with team member affirmation
Necessary Qualifications:
  • BS in Engineering from an accredited university
  • 7+ years of professional experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred, but not required
  • Demonstrated track record of success as a project engineer with a strong technical background
  • Established strong relationships with both clients and internal team members
  • Proficient in project design & coordination
  • Skillful in task delegation, allowing for efficient management focus
  • Possesses excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
  • Consistently delivers profitable projects independently or with minimal supervision
  • Effective in managing client relationships with the intent to generate a repeat client in every instance
Why CAGE?

At CAGE, we excel as problem solvers, prioritize cost-conscious design, and deliver exceptional value to our clients. Crucially, we foster strong relationships built on trust and satisfaction. We seek individuals who share our enthusiasm, passion, and dedication to hard work which have propelled us to our current success. Are you ready to make a difference at CAGE? If so, we look forward to meeting you.

What We Offer

Strategic Growth & Leadership

  • Clear career pathways and advancement opportunities
  • Leadership development and executive training
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Culture & Connection
  • Collaborative, inclusive work environment
  • Annual all-hands meeting, team social events, book clubs, and cause-driven initiatives
Rewarding Compensation
  • Compensation: $90,000 - $140,000
  • The salary range provided is a general guideline. Final compensation will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and overall alignment with the role and company needs
  • Bonus opportunities tied to performance
Health & Wellness
  • Medical, dental & vision coverage (including HSA options)
  • Mental wellness support and wellness reimbursement
Time Off & Flexibility
  • Flex Time Off - no accruals
  • Paid parental leave
  • 30-day sabbatical after 5 years
  • 7 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
Secure Your Future
  • 401(k) with an up to 4% company match - fully vested on day one
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee discounts
CAGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from the CAGE team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. CAGE will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to hiring managers.

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