Project Manager – Land Development | Pleasanton, CA

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Land Development to join its growing civil engineering team in Pleasanton, California. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated engineering professional who enjoys managing diverse land development projects while working closely with multidisciplinary teams, public agencies, and private sector clients.

The successful candidate will lead site development projects from concept through construction support, contributing both technical expertise and project leadership. The organisation delivers a broad range of civil engineering and infrastructure solutions and offers a collaborative environment focused on professional growth, technical excellence, and long-term career advancement.

This is an office-based position offering the opportunity to work on impactful development projects across a variety of market sectors.

responsibilities.

• Manage land development and site civil engineering projects from initial planning through final delivery

• Oversee site design activities for a range of commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments

• Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, reports, and construction documentation

• Coordinate permitting activities and land disturbance approvals with local jurisdictions and agencies

• Support project budgeting, scheduling, cost estimating, and resource planning

• Assist with bid package preparation and technical specification development

• Monitor project progress to ensure quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved

• Collaborate with engineers, designers, contractors, and regulatory agencies throughout project execution

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff

• Participate in client meetings and maintain strong professional relationships with project stakeholders

qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant site civil or land development engineering experience

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required or ability to obtain within 12 months

• Experience with land development design, permitting, and construction documentation

• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering design software

• Familiarity with hydrology and storm drainage modelling programs

• Experience supporting project management tasks including scheduling, budgeting, and coordination

• Strong understanding of utilities, drainage systems, grading, site layout, and due diligence processes

• Ability to prepare comprehensive plan sets and construction documents

• Excellent communication and relationship management skills

salary.

$125,000 – $155,000 annually

benefits.

• Competitive retirement savings program with employer contributions

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Flexible scheduling and generous paid time off

• Performance-based bonus opportunities

• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development programs

• Family-focused benefits and employee wellness resources

• Collaborative and growth-oriented working environment

Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees have the opportunity to succeed. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

If you are looking for an opportunity to lead impactful land development projects while advancing your career within a collaborative engineering environment, apply today.

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