Lead Sr. Project Manager - Land Development

RE/SPEC Inc.

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Fort Myers, FL, us on site Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

RESPEC, a nationally recognized engineering consulting company seeks a dynamic and experienced individual to provide project management and engineering services at our Fort Myers or Sarasota locations. The position will focus on a wide variety of public and private land development projects in the Southwest Florida area. Projects may include commercial and mixed-use centers, residential subdivisions, municipal/public safety facilities and infrastructure.

The ideal candidate should have at least a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering or related field with a minimum of 7 years of experience, a Professional Engineering (PE) Certification, and 3 years of experience as a Project Manager with project and direct report employee responsibility. The candidate should have competencies in:

  • Coordinating with multiple clients, review agencies and design team members on an ongoing basis
  • Project management
  • Civil site and grading design
  • Roadway/transportation design
  • Utility design & modeling
  • Stormwater management design and modeling
  • Construction plans and specifications production
  • Familiar with Florida Dept. of Transportation design and permitting requirements for access and drainage.
  • Experience obtaining necessary permits and approval for multi-discipline land development projects
  • Proposal writing, budgeting and project financial management

We are seeking a team player who strives to provide quality work, meet project needs, and deliver projects on time and who can work independently on multiple priorities. This professional should be self-motivated and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

We enjoy flexible work hours and have an open office environment to share ideas.

Compensation: Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.

Featured benefits include:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
  • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
  • 401(k) with 100% Company match up to 6%
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Professional Development and Training
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off 
About this role

Summary

Manage land development projects, coordinate with clients, review agencies, and oversee design and permitting.

Job title

Lead Sr. Project Manager - Land Development

Experience level

7+ years

Industry

engineering

Location requirements

Fort Myers or Sarasota, FL, remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

civil engineeringPE certificationproject managementpermit acquisitionbudgeting

Preferred skills

stormwater modelingFlorida Dept. of Transportationproposal writingteam leadership

Specializations

land developmentcivil engineeringproject managementpermittingstormwater
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Fort Myers, FL, USA

On-site City

Sarasota, FL, USA

Remote City