Senior Civil Project Manager; Residential Land Development - PE

Position: Senior Civil Project Manager (Residential Land Development) - PE
Job Description

The Opportunity

Join a high-growth civil engineering team as the Residential Senior Civil Project Manager leading subdivision and mixed-residential site development across the Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill). You'll manage a team of ~6 designers/engineers, own project delivery end-to-end, and shape local standards and best practices. Candidates who bring relationships/book-of-business may be eligible for enhanced compensation.
What You'll Do

• Lead multiple residential land development projects from due diligence through permitting and construction support.
• Prepare/oversee due diligence, site planning, entitlement strategies, and client presentations.
• Manage and quality-check design packages for grading/drainage, roadway/paving, water/wastewater, sanitary sewer, stormwater management/detention, and E&S control.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules; track deliverables and profitability across concurrent projects.
• Seal drawings; ensure compliance with municipal, state, and federal regulations and applicable manuals/standards.
• Lead a ~6-person team (assignments, mentoring, QA/QC); coordinate with survey, environmental, traffic, and construction management partners.
• Represent projects with municipalities, utility providers, and HOAs; attend public and coordination meetings as needed.
• Maintain client relationships; support business development and proposals in the Triangle market.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering (or related).
• Active PE (Civil) with ability to practice in North Carolina.
• 7+ years of residential land development experience; strong Triangle market experience preferred.
• Proven success managing multiple projects and leading teams (PM responsibility for staff, schedule, and budget).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Technical depth in grading, drainage/hydrology, roadway, water/wastewater, sanitary sewer, stormwater detention/quality BMPs.
• Strong client-facing communication, proposal writing, and municipal coordination skills.

Nice to Have

• 10+ years' experience with subdivisions, townhome/cluster, and mixed-residential communities in the Triangle.
• Demonstrated ability to develop new work or expand existing accounts.
• Knowledge of local codes, zoning/UDO processes, and utility coordination in Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill.

Location: Raleigh, NC (on-site)
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m.

-5:00 p.m. ET
Type: Direct Hire

Compensation & Details

• Salary:
  From $130,000+ base, plus ~$20,000 bonus target (higher compensation possible with >10 years and/or book of business).
• Employment:
  Direct hire.
• Work Setting:
  On-site in Raleigh; limited WFH only as needed.
• Travel:
  Local within the Triangle for meetings/site visits.
• Attire:
  Business casual.
• Sponsorship:
  Not available.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Jaie Rogers at  or call .

Meet Your Recruiter

Jaie Rogers