Project Manager - Land Development

BinkleyBarfield DCCM

$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida or ability to obtain quickly
  • 5-10+ years of civil engineering experience, focusing on land/site development
  • Experience managing public and private sector projects
  • Strong knowledge of local permitting and regulatory processes
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and project management tools
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage land and site development projects from planning through construction
  • Develop and monitor project budgets, schedules, and work plans
  • Ensure on-time, within-budget project delivery to quality standards
  • Coordinate internal design teams, including civil engineering and support staff
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and agencies
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with public agencies and stakeholders
  • Lead client meetings and provide project updates
  • Oversee preparation of site design plans and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Manage entitlement and permitting processes with local jurisdictions
  • Lead, mentor, and develop junior engineers and project staff

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment fostering mentorship and development
  • Opportunity to work on diverse projects across residential, commercial, and municipal sectors
  • Engagement with both public and private stakeholders enhancing networking skills
  • Technical oversight of multidisciplinary teams
  • Involvement in business development and proposal efforts
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead land and site development projects across Central Florida. This role will manage a diverse portfolio of public and private sector projects, including residential, commercial, and municipal developments.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, client relationship skills, and the ability to successfully lead multidisciplinary teams from concept through construction.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery
  • Manage land and site development projects from planning and design through permitting and construction
  • Develop and monitor project budgets, schedules, and work plans
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards
  • Coordinate internal design teams, including civil engineering, permitting, and support staff

Client & Stakeholder Management
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, municipalities, and agencies
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with public agencies, developers, and stakeholders
  • Lead client meetings, presentations, and project updates

Technical Oversight
  • Oversee preparation of site design plans, including grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater management systems
  • Ensure compliance with local, state and municipal regulations
  • Review engineering plans, reports, and calculations for accuracy and completeness

Permitting & Regulatory Coordination
  • Manage entitlement and permitting processes with local jurisdictions
  • Coordinate approvals with agencies such as counties, cities, and water management districts
  • Stay current on Northeast Florida development regulations and codes

Team Leadership & Mentorship
  • Lead, mentor, and develop junior engineers and project staff
  • Support team utilization, staffing, and workload balancing
  • Foster a collaborative and accountable team environment

Business Development (as applicable)

Support proposal development, scope definition, and fee estimates

Participate in networking and client development efforts within the region

Requirements

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida (or ability to obtain quickly)
  • 5-10+ years of experience in civil engineering, with a focus on land/site development
  • Proven experience managing both public and private sector projects
  • Strong knowledge of Northeast Florida permitting and regulatory processes
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and project management tools
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills


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