Land Development Project Manager

Senior Project Manager (Land Development) Location: Phoenix, AZ, Denver, CO, Sacramento & San Diego, CA Work Arrangement: Full-Time Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Management Serve as the primary client contact throughout the project lifecycle, providing strategic guidance on design, project scope, schedule, budget, and delivery. Manage complex land development projects from initial site evaluation and due diligence through design, permitting, approvals, and construction support. Coordinate project teams to ensure quality, efficiency, technical excellence, and successful project completion. Monitor project progress, budgets, schedules, and deliverables while maintaining strong quality assurance and quality control practices. Technical Oversight Provide expertise in land development design, including: Site grading and drainage Utility design Stormwater management Entitlements and regulatory approvals Site planning and development standards Review technical plans, reports, and engineering documents for accuracy and compliance. Support constructability reviews and provide engineering guidance during project execution. Team Leadership & Mentoring Lead, mentor, and develop engineering staff, junior project managers, and technical team members. Establish clear expectations and promote a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team environment. Provide coaching and professional development opportunities to strengthen team capabilities. Client Development & Business Growth Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, developers, public agencies, consultants, and industry partners. Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, scope development, budgeting, and client presentations. Identify opportunities to expand services and strengthen long-term client partnerships. Required Qualifications ~ Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution. ~ Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Arizona. ~10+ years of experience managing land development projects. ~ Strong background in residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects, with emphasis on single-family residential communities. ~ Proven experience leading project teams, managing clients, and overseeing permitting processes. ~ Strong knowledge of land development design principles, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements. ~ Experience mentoring and supervising technical staff and project teams. ~ Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills. Preferred Qualifications Established relationships with Arizona developers, architects, planners, land-use professionals, and public agencies. Experience with Arizona jurisdictional codes, permitting processes, and development standards. Business development and client relationship management experience. Experience with proposal writing, project scopes, and budgeting. Technical Skills Advanced knowledge of land development engineering practices. Experience with: Entitlements Site grading and drainage Utility design Stormwater management Regulatory plan preparation Construction support services Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D. Ability to perform conceptual and preliminary engineering studies. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 10 - 15 years Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: No