Civil Project Manager

Civil Project Manager – Land Development

We are seeking an experienced Civil Project Manager – Land Development to join a growing, well‑established firm in Metro Detroit. This role reports directly to the Vice President of Land Development and is ideally based out of the Rochester Hills office, though the firm has three local offices throughout the Detroit metro area.

This is a highly client‑facing project management position focused on civil land development projects across Southeast Michigan. The Civil Project Manager will oversee projects from early entitlement through construction, working closely with internal design teams and external clients on a daily basis.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships and expectations throughout the project lifecycle
• Lead and manage civil land development projects including private, commercial, and K‑12 developments
• Conduct site visits and support permit applications, zoning reviews, and land use evaluations
• Coordinate with municipalities and regulatory agencies
• Oversee and review engineering drawings and design work prepared by the internal team
• Provide construction phase support, including coordination and issue resolution
• Manage schedules, budgets, and project deliverables while ensuring quality and compliance

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office / 2 days remote
• Salaried position
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP/AESOP company) – earn company shares
• Annual performance bonuses based on both individual and company performance
• Strong leadership exposure and long‑term growth opportunity

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering
• 7+ years of experience in Civil Land Development
• Proven project management experience (3+ years preferred; less considered)
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6–12 months

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil land development experience
• Experience working on K‑12 projects

• Civil Engineering
• Site / Land Development
• AutoCAD & Civil 3D
• Project Management
• Client Coordination & Municipal Permitting

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Rochester Hills, MI.

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $135000.00/yr.

Company BenefitsEligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Rochester Hills,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

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• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

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