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Project Manager - Residential/Land Development

Pape-Dawson
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 8/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/11/2026
Job Description

Our Residential Land Development team is seeking a Project Manager for our Houston, TX office. Project Managers provide oversight of projects while developing a team the Pape-Dawson Way. Working with our clients from the very beginning, while guiding a dynamic team of engineers and technical support professionals is key to complete each task with excellence.

What can you expect on a daily basis?

  • Lead and mentor a dynamic group of technical professionals – engineers and technical support- to serve our clients well
  • Engage in the proposal and client agreement development and execution
  • Managing a team and clients for the completion of land development design projects from conception to completion including estimating costs of technical tasks
  • Develop trusting professional relationships with clients, public agency officials and community leaders
  • Be respectful of client time-lines through effective coordination of project tasks, budgets and schedules
  • Champion the professional development of each member of a project team according to each member’s individual goals and career path
  • Participate in the development of company design and production standards to continue excellence within our technical expertise
  • Be open to new ways of accomplishing goals
  • Seek guidance from other leaders; be open to suggestions in various aspects of project management
  • Give back to our community by actively participating in professional associations and civic organizations

What qualifications are needed and key to this role?

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural or Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
  • 5 years of land development design experience
  • Proven experience and willingness to identify new opportunities with existing clients as well as having the confidence and ability to develop new client partnerships
  • There may be times when working overtime is necessary

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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