Civil Project Manager - Land Development

Job Title: Senior Civil Project Manager Land Development

Location: Sacramento, CA | Work Arrangement: Full-Time

Compensation: $140,000 $185,000 per year (Open / Competitive Base Salary - To be determined by the client)

Placement Fee: 9%

Estimated Payout: $12,600 $16,650

Payment Timeline: Net 35 Days upon candidate joining

Guarantee Period: 45 Days

About the Organization

Our client is a premier civil engineering and land development consulting firm dedicated to delivering high-quality infrastructure and site development solutions across the region. Operating with a strong focus on technical excellence and community growth, the organization provides comprehensive engineering services from initial feasibility planning through to project delivery. The firm values strategic leadership, fosters strong relationships with local regulatory bodies, and offers exceptional long-term career progression, including a clear path toward executive office management.

Role Overview

This is an upper-level civil engineering leadership position focused on managing and executing private land development projects throughout the Sacramento area. Based fully within the region, you will take complete ownership of the project lifecycle from planning through final completion. This includes maintaining critical client relationships, coordinating with internal multi-disciplinary teams, steering approvals through local municipal agencies, and ensuring all milestones are delivered on time and within budget. This role offers a direct leadership path with the explicit opportunity to eventually oversee and manage the entire Sacramento office operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Lifecycle Management: Lead, direct, and oversee private land development projects seamlessly from the initial planning stages through to final construction and project closeout.

• Client Relationship Management: Act as the primary point of contact to maintain, strengthen, and grow robust client relationships through clear communication and delivery excellence.

• Agency Coordination: Interface and coordinate directly with local municipalities, regulatory agencies, and public stakeholders to secure project approvals and ensure full code compliance.

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate workflows with internal technical engineering teams to align design parameters, track deadlines, and monitor project budgets.

• Strategic Growth: Demonstrate strong leadership capabilities to align with the company's succession plan, preparing to step into a full office management and leadership role.

Required Qualifications

• Core Experience Level: Minimum 10+ years of solid professional experience in civil engineering project management.

• Private Land Development: Proven track record of successfully managing Private Land Development projects from inception to completion.

• Licensing: Must possess an active California Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• Project & Client Management: Strong, demonstrated capability in running project financials, resource scheduling, and handling high-value client communication.

• Regulatory & Municipal Fluency: Solid experience negotiating and coordinating project scopes with local municipalities and structural regulatory agencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• High proficiency and technical design familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D software applications.

• Inherent leadership potential with a clear desire to scale up quickly into a comprehensive office management and regional operations role.

Additional Operational Details: Core Competencies

• Technical: Complex project planning, private land development lifecycle tracking, regulatory compliance coordination, and structural engineering design overview.

• Professional: Upper-level project management skills, exceptional client-facing communication, team coordination, and strategic business growth leadership.