Senior Civil Project Manager - Land Development ( Full-Time ) Sacramento, CA - DK

Central Business Solutions, Inc

$140K — $185K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in civil engineering project management.
  • Proven track record in managing Private Land Development projects from start to finish.
  • Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Strong skills in project financials and high-value client interactions.
  • Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies and local municipalities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee private land development projects from planning to construction closeout.
  • Act as the primary contact for maintaining and growing client relationships through effective communication.
  • Coordinate with municipalities and regulatory agencies to secure project approvals and ensure compliance.
  • Manage workflows with internal engineering teams to align designs, track deadlines, and budgets.
  • Show leadership potential aligned with the company's succession plan for office management roles.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
  • Engagement with high-value projects and significant client relationships.
  • Work in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Exposure to the entire project lifecycle from planning to construction.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
  • Project Lifecycle Management: Lead, direct, and oversee private land development projects seamlessly from the initial planning stages through to final construction and project closeout.
  • Client Relationship Management: Act as the primary point of contact to maintain, strengthen, and grow robust client relationships through clear communication and delivery excellence.
  • Agency Coordination: Interface and coordinate directly with local municipalities, regulatory agencies, and public stakeholders to secure project approvals and ensure full code compliance.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate workflows with internal technical engineering teams to align design parameters, track deadlines, and monitor project budgets.
  • Strategic Growth: Demonstrate strong leadership capabilities to align with the company's succession plan, preparing to step into a full office management and leadership role.

Required Qualifications:
  • Core Experience Level: Minimum 10+ years of solid professional experience in civil engineering project management.
  • Private Land Development: Proven track record of successfully managing Private Land Development projects from inception to completion.
  • Licensing: Must possess an active California Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Project & Client Management: Strong, demonstrated capability in running project financials, resource scheduling, and handling high-value client communication.
  • Regulatory & Municipal Fluency: Solid experience negotiating and coordinating project scopes with local municipalities and structural regulatory agencies.

Preferred Qualifications
  • High proficiency and technical design familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D software applications.
  • Inherent leadership potential with a clear desire to scale up quickly into a comprehensive office management and regional operations role.

Additional Operational Details:

Core Competencies
  • Technical: Complex project planning, private land development lifecycle tracking, regulatory compliance coordination, and structural engineering design overview.
  • Professional: Upper-level project management skills, exceptional client-facing communication, team coordination, and strategic business growth leadership.

Security Clearance Required: No
Visa Candidate Considered: No
Compensation
Base Salary - USD $140,000 to $185,000

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