Senior Project Manager (Chicago)

Senior Project Manager - Land Development

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Employment: Full-time

Salary: $145,000-$185,000 + bonus

About the Role

We are looking for a Land Development Senior Project Manager to help lead a growing civil engineering practice in Chicago.

You will oversee major land development projects, manage key client relationships and provide leadership across project teams. This position is suited to an experienced professional who combines strong technical knowledge with commercial awareness and project delivery expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex land development projects.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, resources and profitability.
• Manage client relationships and act as a primary point of contact.
• Provide direction to Project Managers, Project Engineers and design teams.
• Oversee site design, grading, drainage, stormwater and utility coordination.
• Guide permitting strategies and municipal approvals.
• Identify project risks and implement effective solutions.
• Support proposals, fee negotiations and business development.
• Develop new client relationships and expand existing accounts.
• Contribute to team development and the growth of the land development practice.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil engineering or land development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Extensive experience managing land development projects.
• Strong background in commercial, residential, industrial or mixed-use developments.
• Proven experience with project financials, client management and team leadership.
• Strong business development and communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

$145,000-$185,000 base salary + performance bonus

Benefits include:

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

Why Join?

• Lead high-value land development projects.
• Build and strengthen long-term client relationships.
• Influence project strategy and team performance.
• Play a key role in growing a civil engineering practice.
• Work in a flexible, hybrid 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.