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Senior Civil Engineer Project Manager

RICK
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
Looking for a place to grow your career and make a difference? RICK is the place for you!

As a Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager in RICK’s land development department, you will have an opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team on meaningful, landmark projects in the Phoenix region. As a member of the RICK team, you will partner with Clients to transform their vision into successful projects. You will learn from and work alongside industry-leading experts and together shape the future of tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with Clients and serve as the trusted advisor and primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle including providing expert guidance on the design process, delivering regular progress updates, and ensuring alignment of project scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Oversee and direct all phases of complex land development projects from site evaluation and due diligence through scoping, proposals, design plans and reports, permitting, and final approvals.
  • Lead project teams by establishing clear expectations, ensuring technical excellence, and promoting a collaborative environment focused on efficiency, quality, and innovation.
  • Work with Principals within RICK and provide strategic input on business development opportunities and support firm growth through Client retention and new project pursuits.
  • Champion mentoring, training, and professional development initiatives to strengthen staff capabilities and support career progression within the team.


Qualifications

Qualified candidate will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
  • Registered professional civil engineer in Arizona.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience working in land development with an emphasis on commercial and multifamily projects.
  • Proven experience leading project teams, managing Clients, and overseeing permitting process.
  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.


Candidates For This Position Must Demonstrate

  • Established working relationships with Clients, internal teams, and public agencies.
  • Advanced technical expertise in land development design including entitlements, site grading and drainage, utility design, stormwater management, and best design practices.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to make independent decisions and guide project teams toward successful outcomes.
  • Experience mentoring, directing, and reviewing the work of technical staff and junior project managers.


What We Offer

  • Generous benefits package.
  • Medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, 401k, and life and disability insurance, and paid personal leave.
  • Holiday parties and team building activities and events.


At RICK you will find an abundance of opportunities for mentorship, growth, and a people-focused workplace. Learn more by visiting www.rickengineering.com

RICK Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

RICK employees are protected by laws designed to protect employees from discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs. RICK employees are also protected against retaliation if they engage in a protected activity, whistleblowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law.

Salary : $100,000 - $125,000

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