Project Manager – Land Development

Location: Irvine, CA 92618
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Work Arrangement: Hybrid option available after the first 90 days
Salary Range: $118,000–$150,000 per year
Work Authorization: U.S. citizens only; visa sponsorship is not available

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead civil engineering and land development projects from entitlements through design and construction support.

This position requires strong technical design expertise, project leadership experience, and the ability to manage client relationships, public-agency coordination, project workflows, and financial responsibilities. The successful candidate will serve as a central design resource and mentor while ensuring projects are delivered accurately, efficiently, and according to client and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Establish project design criteria and develop effective civil engineering solutions
Manage land development projects from entitlements through design and construction support
Lead project planning, execution, scheduling, quality, and delivery
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients
Lead plan processing and coordinate directly with public agencies
Oversee project workflows and delegate assignments to engineering team members
Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance throughout project delivery
Review engineering plans, calculations, reports, and other project deliverables
Participate in marketing, business development, lead generation, and new-project pursuits
Prepare and manage proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, and change orders
Monitor project budgets, schedules, invoicing, and financial performance
Review and approve project-related timecards
Attend internal, client, agency, and project coordination meetings
Maintain strong communication among clients, agencies, consultants, and internal teams

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited four-year institution
Minimum of 10 years of civil engineering design experience
Minimum of three years of experience serving as a central design figure, employee mentor, or project workflow leader
Active Professional Engineer license
Strong land development project experience
Demonstrated ability to manage land development projects from entitlements through construction support
Experience communicating directly with clients and processing plans through public agencies
Experience managing proposals, budgets, invoices, change orders, schedules, and project performance
Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, communication, leadership, and team-building skills
Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities
Must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred Experience

Residential, commercial, industrial, or mixed-use land development
Grading, drainage, street improvement, and underground utility design
Public-agency coordination and entitlement processing
Business development and pursuit of new work
Mentoring and supervising civil engineering staff
Project financial management and profitability oversight

Compensation and Benefits

Annual salary of $118,000–$150,000, depending on experience and qualifications
Employee Stock Ownership Program
401(k) with company match
Discretionary bonuses
Flexible schedule with half-day Fridays
Hybrid work options after the first 90 days
Company-wide holiday closure from Christmas Eve through New Year’s
Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending account options
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off and holidays
Training, mentorship, and professional development support

Qualified candidates with extensive land development experience, strong project leadership capabilities, and an active PE license are encouraged to apply.

Project Manager – Land Development – Ir...