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Senior Civil Project Manager (Residential Land Development) - PE

Raleigh, NC

Posted: 09/16/2025 Job Number: 36573

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 jrogers@selectek.com or call 678-802-6632.

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