Civil Engineering Project Manager – Land Development
Shape land development projects from concept to construction. Bring your civil engineering expertise and PE license to a role with design leadership and project ownership in Doylestown, PA.
Location: Doylestown, Pennsylvania, USA
Work Arrangement: Office-based, with a flexible work model
Experience: Approximately 5–7+ years; flexibility for strong candidates outside this range
License: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Pennsylvania PE preferred
About the Role
We are looking for a Civil Engineering Project Manager – Land Development for one of our clients.
You will lead the planning, design, management, and delivery of private subdivision and land development projects. The role combines strong civil engineering design ability with responsibility for clients, schedules, budgets, technical quality, and junior staff.
What You Will Do
Lead civil engineering and land development projects from planning through final design and construction.
Manage schedules, budgets, technical deliverables, and client expectations.
Take responsibility for project quality, technical accuracy, and delivery.
Coordinate internal staff and external stakeholders.
Provide design leadership for site layouts, horizontal and vertical roadway alignments, grading plans, stormwater management, and best management practice (BMP) layouts.
Prepare and review drawings, reports, specifications, engineering sketches, calculations, and plans.
Perform site feasibility studies and due diligence.
Review zoning ordinances and municipal regulations, and support permitting and approvals.
Develop practical solutions, evaluate design alternatives, and identify design or permitting issues early.
Maintain relationships with private-sector clients and represent the firm with attorneys, developers, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
Lead and mentor Engineers, Designers, and CADD Technicians.
Who You Are
Must-Have
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Approximately 5–7+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, with flexibility for strong candidates outside this range.
Experience designing private subdivision or land development projects, and serving private clients and/or managing infrastructure projects.
Strong site planning and civil design knowledge.
Experience managing project schedules and budgets.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and represent the firm externally.
Nice to Have
Pennsylvania PE license.
Experience giving public testimony before Land Use Boards.
Experience managing private-sector land development projects and coordinating with developers, attorneys, municipalities, and regulators.
Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading multidisciplinary teams.
Certified Municipal Engineer (CME), Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM), or Professional Planner (PP) certification.
Experience with GIS, Hydroflow, stormwater modeling, and drainage design tools.
Benefits & Perks
Medical and prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
Tuition reimbursement for postgraduate education.
Professional licensing reimbursement.
Gym membership reimbursement.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
About Sperton
This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
- Department
- Engineering & Construction
- Location
- United States
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job location
- Doylestown, Pennsylvania, USA
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Senior Level
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
