Job Description

Join Our Team as a Civil Engineer/Land Development Project Manager!

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Company: Signature Companies, LLC

Are you an experienced and motivated land development professional ready for your next challenge? Signature Companies, LLC is seeking a Civil Engineer/Land Development Project Manager to lead the coordination and execution of our residential and commercial development projects.

Position Summary:

The Land Development Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of residential, commercial, or mixed-use land development projects. This role ensures that land is delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements and company quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Management

• Manage all phases of land development, including site planning, permitting, budgeting, construction, and closeout.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and scopes of work for infrastructure and site development.
• Coordinate with internal or external staff (land acquisition, construction, engineering, legal) to align project milestones and goals.

2. Entitlements & Permitting

• Lead the entitlement process including zoning approvals, plats, annexations, utility service agreements, and permitting.
• Interface with local government agencies, city councils, planning commissions, and other regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local development regulations (zoning, stormwater, wetlands, etc.).

3. Consultant & Contractor Coordination

• Select, contract, and manage third-party consultants
• Oversee site work contractors for grading, utilities, roads, and other site improvements.
• Monitor consultant deliverables to ensure timelines, budgets, and specifications are met.

4. Budget & Cost Control

• Prepare, monitor, and update project development budgets and pro formas.
• Review and approve invoices, change orders, and contractor payments.
• Ensure cost efficiencies by proactively identifying and resolving budget risks.

5. Schedule Management

• Create and manage development timelines to deliver lots or pad-ready sites on schedule.
• Identify critical path activities and anticipate delays or issues that could impact delivery dates.
• Track construction progress and provide regular status reports to leadership.

6. Quality Assurance & Inspections

• Ensure site improvements meet design specifications, municipal codes, and company standards.
• Schedule and coordinate inspections with local authorities and utility providers.
• Manage project punch lists and close-out documentation for project completion.

7. Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the point of contact for internal leadership, builders, government officials, engineers, and utility providers.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on project status, budget, and risks.
• Support community outreach efforts when public hearings or neighborhood input is required.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or related field.
• Experience in land development, site construction, or civil project management.
• Understanding of engineering plans, plats, permits, and site development standards.
• Experience managing municipal permitting processes and contractor performance.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Company Events

Schedule:

• Full-time | Monday to Friday
• 8-hour shifts

Ready to bring your expertise to a growing and supportive team? Apply today and be part of something exceptional at Signature Companies!

Compensation

$75,000-$100,000 per year

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