Position Summary

The Civil Project Manager is responsible for overseeing horizontal land development projects from due diligence support through construction completion and lot delivery. This role manages civil engineering coordination, permitting, budgeting, scheduling, contractor oversight, and municipal compliance for residential, and some commercial development projects.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in civil sitework (clearing, mass grading, utilities, drainage, roadways) and understands how to move projects efficiently through entitlement, design, and construction while protecting margins and minimizing risk.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring technical competence, financial accountability, and proactive problem-solving.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Pre-Development & Due Diligence

Support site feasibility analysis (topography, utilities, floodplain, access, zoning)
Coordinate with civil engineers on preliminary layouts and yield optimization
Review ALTA surveys, geotechnical reports, environmental reports, and utility availability
Assist in budgeting and pro forma development
Identify entitlement risks and permitting timelines

2. Design & Entitlement Management

Manage civil engineering consultants through plan development
Coordinate drainage studies, utility plans, roadway design, grading plans
Oversee agency submissions and revisions
Attend planning commission and council meetings when required
Ensure compliance with parish, state, and federal requirements

3. Budgeting & Cost Control

Develop detailed horizontal construction budgets
Solicit and level bids from site contractors
Negotiate contracts and scopes of work
Track committed costs vs. budget
Approve pay applications and manage change orders
Maintain accurate cost forecasting

4. Construction Management

Oversee clearing, earthwork, underground utilities, storm systems, road construction, and final grading
Coordinate inspections and testing (compaction, density, utility testing)
Conduct regular site visits and progress meetings
Manage construction schedule and sequencing
Ensure safety and quality standards are met
Troubleshoot field issues in real time

5. Utility & Agency Coordination

Coordinate with water districts, sewer authorities, and power providers
Secure capacity letters and service agreements
Manage utility relocations and tie-ins
Ensure timely release of lots for vertical builders

6. Builder & Stakeholder Coordination

Coordinate with production homebuilders
Manage lot delivery schedules
Resolve field conflicts between civil and vertical construction
Maintain strong relationships with inspectors and municipal officials

Qualifications

Required:

5+ years experience in civil construction or land development
Strong understanding of grading, drainage, underground utilities, and roadway construction
Experience managing budgets and contractor negotiations
Ability to read and interpret civil construction drawings
Proficiency with construction scheduling software (MS Project or similar)
Strong communication and leadership skills

Preferred:

Civil Engineering degree or Construction Management degree
PE license (not required but valued)
Experience with subdivision development
Familiarity with Parish/County permitting processes
Experience working with production homebuilders

Key Competencies

Strong field decision-making
Financial discipline
Negotiation skills
Schedule control
Risk identification and mitigation
Detail-oriented documentation
Ability to balance speed with precision

Compensation Structure

Base Salary: Competitive based on experience
Performance Bonus:
Budget performance
Schedule performance
Project profitability
Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
Health benefits
PTO

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Health insurance
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Lynn Levy Land Company

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