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Senior Project Manager, Residential Land Development

Pape-Dawson
Orlando, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2026 CLOSED ON 6/6/2026

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Job Description

As of 2023, Poulos & Bennett has partnered with Pape-Dawson to bring cutting edge technology, a vast network of engineers, and deep multidisciplinary subject matter knowledge to our projects. With our new capabilities and reach, we are positioned to improve the quality of work and life for the entire team! We now team with over 2,000 people across multiple states all while retaining a unique local culture and strong ties to our community.

Our Residential Land Development team is seeking a Senior Project Manager for our Orlando, Florida office. Senior Project Managers are responsible for the overall supervision of land development projects for conformity to contractual agreements made with clients within budget and on schedule.

What can you expect on a daily basis?

  • Lead and mentor a dynamic group of technical professionals - engineers and technicians - to serve our clients well
  • Prepare proposals and client agreements
  • Develop trusting professional relationships with clients, public agency officials and community leaders
  • Be respectful of client timelines 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
  • Lead and actively participate in the design, plan production and permitting for land development projects
  • 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
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation in the state of Florida
  • 10 years' experience managing substantial projects from conception to completion including estimating costs of technical tasks in land development. Experience in Greater Orlando market highly preferred
  • Extensive knowledge of design and construction practices which, by passing on that knowledge to others, will aid in your success
  • Proven experience and willingness to identify new opportunities with existing clients as well as having the confidence and ability to develop new client partnerships
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both oral and written skills, with all level of employees in an organization
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, public agency officials and community leaders

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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