Civil Engineering Project Manager; Land Development

Position: Civil Engineering Project Manager (Land Development)
Civil Engineering Project Manager (Land Development)

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hartford, CT

Reporting To: Ron Bomengen

Compensation: $125,000 - $135,000 / year

Description

Creativity. Innovation. A desire to effect positive change. That's what it takes to work at Fuss & O'Neill - because that's what we do for the communities in which we work: we create, innovate, and design long-lasting improvements that improve quality of life. Quality of life is also important on the job, so we've prioritized work-life balance by offering flexible/remote work opportunities, part-time benefits, and generous PTO.

We believe that each day is an opportunity to support one another, to support our clients, and to support our communities. If you feel the same, then you've found your future.

We are seeking an experienced Land Development Project Manager to join our growing Civil team in Connecticut. This newly created position supports increasing project demand and expands our project management capacity across a range of site/civil engineering and land development projects, including multi-family, education, and multi-disciplinary developments.

This role is well suited for a licensed civil engineer with strong site design experience who enjoys leading projects from concept through permitting and construction support. The Project Manager will oversee technical design, manage schedules and budgets, mentor staff, and work directly with clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies to deliver high-quality projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing site/civil engineering projects from initial scoping through design, permitting, and construction support
• Developing project scopes, contracts, schedules, and budget
• Overseeing and mentoring engineering staff and coordinating multi-disciplinary team
• Preparing and reviewing site designs including layout, grading, utilities, erosion & sediment control, and site details
• Designing stormwater management systems
• Coordinating with municipal staff and attending Town/City Commission meetings
• Participating in field meetings and site visits
• Assisting with report preparation and local/state permit applications
• Supporting business development efforts and maintaining strong client relationships

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• 8+ years of relevant site/civil engineering experience with strong site design skills
• Prior project management experience including contracts, QA/QC, scheduling, and staff oversight
• Connecticut Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Experience with local and state permitting requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D required;
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  CAD preferred
• Travel to client sites, and attendance at town and city commission meetings

This is a hybrid role, offering the best of both worlds-collaborate in-office with a high-performing team and enjoy the flexibility of working remotely part of the week. We're committed to supporting work-life balance while maintaining strong team connection and project delivery.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• Schedule Flexibility:
  Customize your work schedule to fit your life.
• Health & Wellness:
  Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
• Continuous Learning:
  Access to online courses, conferences, and learning materials to fuel your professional growth.
• Paid Time Off:
  Take the time you need to recharge with our generous paid time off policy.
• Career Advancement:
  Clear paths for promotions and the opportunity to take on new challenges.
• Fun Team Culture:
  Regular team-building activities, happy hours, and company outings.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position

All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Fuss & O'Neill participates in the Federal e-Verify program.

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