Project Manager

Project Manager - Land Development

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Employment: Full-time

Salary: $120,000-$160,000 + bonus

About the Role

We are seeking a Project Manager - Land Development to join an established civil engineering team in Chicago.

This role will involve managing land development projects from initial planning and design through permitting and construction, with responsibility for client relationships, project budgets, schedules and overall delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage land development projects from concept through completion.
• Coordinate grading, drainage, stormwater and utility design.
• Manage project budgets, schedules and deliverables.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and municipalities.
• Oversee permitting, entitlement coordination and regulatory approvals.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and external consultants.
• Review technical plans and ensure project quality.
• Identify project risks and resolve design or delivery challenges.
• Support business development and identify opportunities with existing clients.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of civil engineering or land development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Experience managing commercial, residential, industrial or mixed-use site development projects.
• Strong understanding of grading, drainage, stormwater and site utilities.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules and client expectations.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or required, depending on the position.
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.

Compensation & Benefits

$120,000-$160,000 base salary + performance bonus

Benefits include:

• Hybrid working
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Professional development
• Leadership and career progression opportunities

Why Join?

• Take ownership of projects from design through delivery.
• Build strong client and municipal relationships.
• Work across a varied portfolio of land development projects.
• Join a collaborative team with opportunities for advancement.
• Benefit from a hybrid working environment.

Application Process

The process begins with an initial conversation with our recruitment team, followed by client interviews and relevant technical discussions before offer and onboarding.