Civil Engineering Project Manager - Land Development

Location: Doylestown, Pennsylvania, USA

Work Arrangement: Office-based, with a flexible work model

Experience: Approximately 5–7+ years; flexibility for strong candidates outside this range

License: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Pennsylvania PE preferred

About the Role

We are looking for a Civil Engineering Project Manager – Land Development for one of our clients.

You will lead the planning, design, management, and delivery of private subdivision and land development projects. The role combines strong civil engineering design ability with responsibility for clients, schedules, budgets, technical quality, and junior staff.

What You Will Do

• Lead civil engineering and land development projects from planning through final design and construction.

• Manage schedules, budgets, technical deliverables, and client expectations.

• Take responsibility for project quality, technical accuracy, and delivery.

• Coordinate internal staff and external stakeholders.

• Provide design leadership for site layouts, horizontal and vertical roadway alignments, grading plans, stormwater management, and best management practice (BMP) layouts.

• Prepare and review drawings, reports, specifications, engineering sketches, calculations, and plans.

• Perform site feasibility studies and due diligence.

• Review zoning ordinances and municipal regulations, and support permitting and approvals.

• Develop practical solutions, evaluate design alternatives, and identify design or permitting issues early.

• Maintain relationships with private-sector clients and represent the firm with attorneys, developers, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.

• Lead and mentor Engineers, Designers, and CADD Technicians.

Who You Are

Must-Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• Approximately 5–7+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, with flexibility for strong candidates outside this range.

• Experience designing private subdivision or land development projects, and serving private clients and/or managing infrastructure projects.

• Strong site planning and civil design knowledge.

• Experience managing project schedules and budgets.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and represent the firm externally.

Nice to Have

• Pennsylvania PE license.

• Experience giving public testimony before Land Use Boards.

• Experience managing private-sector land development projects and coordinating with developers, attorneys, municipalities, and regulators.

• Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading multidisciplinary teams.

• Certified Municipal Engineer (CME), Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM), or Professional Planner (PP) certification.

• Experience with GIS, Hydroflow, stormwater modeling, and drainage design tools.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical and prescription, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.

• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement for postgraduate education.

• Professional licensing reimbursement.

• Gym membership reimbursement.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

About Sperton

This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.