Project Manager / Civil Engineer - Land Development

Psomas

$85K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Professional experience in civil engineering or land development
  • Proven ability to lead or contribute to civil engineering projects
  • Strong grasp of civil/site development principles
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Arizona preferred or required based on role

Responsibilities

  • Lead civil engineering projects from design to construction
  • Build and maintain client relationships as a key contact
  • Provide technical oversight for site development improvements
  • Monitor budgets, schedules, and project performance
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for coordinated solutions
  • Communicate with agencies and stakeholders for project approvals
  • Support business development through proposals and client interactions
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus and recognition programs
  • 3 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits
  • Employee ownership opportunities
  • Retirement benefits
Full Job Description
Project Manager | Civil Engineering (Land Development)

Join a 100% employee-owned firm where your expertise, ideas, and leadership help shape the communities we serve. Our Tucson, AZ Land Development team is looking for a Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of a variety of residential, commercial, municipal, and public infrastructure projects throughout Arizona.

This is an opportunity for a civil engineering professional who enjoys taking ownership of projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, developing client relationships, and turning complex challenges into practical solutions. We're open to a range of experience levels for this opportunity and will align responsibilities with the right candidate's background and strengths.

What You'll Do
As our Project Manager on our Land Development team, you'll help guide projects from initial concept through construction while balancing technical quality, client expectations, budgets, schedules, and team collaboration.
  • Project Leadership: Lead civil engineering projects and coordinate project teams from planning and design through construction.
  • Client Relationships: Build trusted relationships with clients and serve as a key point of contact throughout project delivery.
  • Technical Oversight: Provide technical direction and review for grading, drainage, utilities, roadway, and other site development improvements.
  • Budget & Schedule Management: Monitor project scope, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and overall project performance.
  • Team Collaboration: Work with engineers, designers, surveyors, planners, environmental professionals, and other disciplines to deliver coordinated solutions.
  • Agency Coordination: Communicate with municipalities, public agencies, and regulatory stakeholders to advance project approvals and resolve issues.
  • Business Development: Support proposals, interviews, client pursuits, and relationship-building activities that contribute to continued growth.
  • Mentorship & Development: Share technical knowledge and support the development of engineers and designers as appropriate to your experience.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • Professional experience in civil engineering, land development, site development, or related infrastructure.
  • Demonstrated ability to contribute to or lead civil engineering projects.
  • Strong understanding of civil/site development principles, including grading, drainage, utilities, and infrastructure design.
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with clients, project teams, agencies, and other stakeholders.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Arizona, or the ability to obtain one, preferred/required based on level and project responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience managing residential, commercial, municipal, or public works projects.
  • Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
  • Experience coordinating with local municipalities or public agencies.
  • Experience with project budgets, schedules, proposals, and client development.
  • Previous experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to other professionals.
  • Arizona civil engineering or land development experience.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Pay Range: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • Incentives: Discretionary bonus and recognition programs.
  • Time Off: 3 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays.
  • Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, employee ownership, and retirement benefits.

Our Hiring Approach
Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If your background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.

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