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Project Manager, Site Development

Pape-Dawson
Franklin, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/13/2026
Job Description

Pape-Dawson’s Tennessee office, formerly RaganSmith, was founded in 1933 as a land surveying company. More than nine decades later, we have grown into an interdisciplinary consulting firm of experienced civil engineers, landscape architects, transportation experts, savvy surveyors, and brilliant land planners serving the private and public sectors. In 2024, RaganSmith joined the Pape-Dawson family of companies. Pape-Dawson is an industry-leading, future-focused civil engineering and professional services firm with nationwide locations.

We are seeking a full-time PE licensed Project Manager, Site Development based in our Franklin office. This position will lead the project design, client communication, permitting, and management on a wide range of commercial development projects. The Project Manager will collaborate in-house with other civil engineers, landscape architects, and land surveyors to assist our clients in developing public, private, and mixed-use projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and actively participate in the design, plan production and permitting for land development projects.
  • Lead and mentor a group of technical professionals – engineers and technical support- to serve our clients well
  • Engage in the proposal and client agreement development and execution
  • 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
  • Seek guidance from other leaders; be open to suggestions in various aspects of project management
  • Actively participate in professional associations and civic organizations
  • Additional related duties as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
  • 5 years of experience in site design, planning, and project management
  • Extensive knowledge of design and construction practices which, by passing on that knowledge to others will aid in your success
  • Proven ability to effectively and respectfully communicate, both oral and written skills, with all level of employees
  • There may be times when working overtime is necessary

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability coverage
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • 401(k) safe harbor contribution plus 10% employer matching
  • Premium time paid out to eligible salaried employees when over 40 hours are worked in a week
  • Annual salary review and bonus
  • Tuition and gym reimbursements
  • Parental leave
  • Flexible work environment
  • Focus on work-life balance

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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