Civil Engineer

About Company

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer – Land Development to lead and manage commercial, residential, and mixed-use land development projects from initial planning through construction and final project closeout.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer – Land Development to lead and manage commercial, residential, and mixed-use land development projects from initial planning through construction and final project closeout.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in civil engineering, land development, project management, budgeting, permitting, and regulatory compliance.

This position requires a proactive leader who can coordinate multidisciplinary teams, resolve complex project challenges, and deliver high-quality projects on schedule and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Land Development & Project Management

• Lead commercial, residential, and mixed-use land development projects from concept through completion.

• Manage project schedules covering design, entitlement, permitting, construction, and bond release.

• Coordinate civil engineers, architects, surveyors, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

• Monitor project milestones and proactively resolve delays or project challenges.

• Oversee site plans, grading, stormwater management, utilities, and infrastructure design in collaboration with construction engineering teams.

Budgeting & Financial Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, cost estimates, forecasts, and resource plans.

• Evaluate cost and scheduling impacts associated with design revisions and scope changes.

• Review and approve invoices, contractor payment applications, and change orders.

• Identify budget variances and recommend corrective actions.

• Ensure projects meet financial, quality, and schedule objectives.

Permitting & Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate with local government agencies, permitting authorities, and regulatory bodies.

• Ensure projects comply with applicable building codes, land development regulations, and safety standards.

• Manage development proffers and associated compliance obligations.

• Maintain proffer tracking logs and coordinate required documentation, inspections, and approvals.

• Work with Loudoun County officials and consultants to facilitate proffer satisfaction and bond release.

Contractor & Consultant Management

• Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and coordinate competitive bidding.

• Evaluate contractor and consultant proposals, including pricing, qualifications, scope, and project schedules.

• Negotiate changes and provide contract award recommendations to executive leadership.

• Maintain productive relationships with contractors, consultants, inspectors, utilities, and public agencies.

Construction Oversight & Quality Assurance

• Review construction drawings, specifications, and contracts for accuracy and project alignment.

• Coordinate the transition from design to construction with field operations teams.

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and compliance.

• Address field issues, design clarifications, and construction-related challenges.

• Ensure approved changes are accurately reflected in project budgets, schedules, and documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

• Active Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain Virginia licensure through comity/reciprocity within six months.

• Minimum 7 years of experience overseeing commercial, residential, or mixed-use land development projects.

• Strong understanding of civil site development, grading, stormwater management, utilities, permitting, and construction processes.

• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, contractors, consultants, and change orders.

• Ability to read, interpret, and coordinate revisions to engineering drawings, construction specifications, and contracts.

• Experience using construction management or scheduling software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Primavera.

• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification.

• Experience with Virginia land development regulations and Loudoun County permitting processes.

• Familiarity with development proffers, bond release procedures, and local agency coordination.

• Experience managing large-scale, multidisciplinary land development projects.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position combines office-based project management with regular visits to active construction and development sites.

Candidates should be able to:

• Walk on uneven terrain and navigate active construction areas.

• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Use required personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety glasses, and protective footwear.

• Lift and carry project materials or equipment weighing up to approximately 20–30 pounds, as needed.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.

• Opportunities to lead diverse land development projects.

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary working environment.

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities, where available.