Position Summary

Join a growing, privately owned engineering firm where your expertise, leadership, and entrepreneurial mindset can directly influence the future of our Land Development practice.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the planning, design, and delivery of residential land development projects ranging from single-family subdivisions to large-scale master-planned communities. This role offers the opportunity to build lasting client relationships, mentor and develop engineering talent, and play a key role in growing both a team and business line.

We believe great engineers deserve more than just great projects. That's why we foster a collaborative culture that values work-life balance, professional growth, leadership development, and long-term career advancement. You'll have the support of an established team, the flexibility to manage your projects effectively, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a privately owned organization where decisions are made locally and success is shared.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage residential land development projects from concept through construction.
• Direct a team of Project Managers, Engineers, EITs, and Designers in the preparation of plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Oversee the design and development of:
• Single-family subdivisions
• Master-planned communities
• Residential site development projects
• Paving, grading, drainage, water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, municipalities, utility districts, and project stakeholders.
• Build, maintain, and strengthen long-term client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional services and business growth.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, profitability, invoicing, and overall project performance.
• Provide technical guidance, quality control oversight, and mentorship to engineering staff.
• Support business development activities, including networking, proposal preparation, client meetings, and market expansion efforts.
• Foster a high-performing team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and professional development.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Requirements & Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Texas.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in residential land development engineering.
• 4+ years of project management experience with demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong experience with:
• Single-family residential developments
• Subdivision design
• Master-planned communities
• Paving, grading, drainage, water distribution, sanitary sewer, and stormwater systems
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, schedules, and client expectations.
• Experience building and maintaining client relationships.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, and related engineering software.

Preferred

• Experience working with municipalities, counties, utility providers, and regulatory agencies.
• MUD, PID, Municipal Utility District, or development district experience.
• Established relationships within the Texas residential development market.
• Demonstrated business development experience and the ability to expand client relationships.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior engineering staff.
• Manage existing client relationships and develop/seek out new business opportunities with new clients.
• Responsible for project management reporting and client invoicing.
• Responsible for performance management of team and ensuring high quality work is performed.