Assistant Manager / Manager - Land Development

Role Overview

• This role leads and delivers complex international land development, infrastructure, and roadway projects across North America, the UK, Europe, and ANZ markets.
• The position involves end-to-end ownership of project planning, design review, quality assurance, and timely delivery while ensuring compliance with global engineering standards.
• The role requires direct client engagement, stakeholder coordination, and effective management of multidisciplinary teams.
• It also focuses on mentoring engineers and drafters while driving best practices in Civil 3D based design and project execution.
• The position may involve rotational shifts to align with overseas clients and global project timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end land development, infrastructure, and roadway projects for North American, UK, or European clients.
• Oversee project teams, ensuring deliverables meet quality, timeline, and client requirements.
• Directly interact with international clients and multiple stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and resolve project issues.
• Review and approve detailed construction and design plans, ensuring compliance with regional standards and regulations.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and drafters on best practices, project standards, and software (primarily Civil 3D).
• Coordinate with surveyors, architects, and other consultants for seamless project execution.
• Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.
• Prepare and present project reports, status updates, and technical documentation to internal and external stakeholders.

Technical Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D, including drafting, design, grading, corridor modeling, and plan production.
• Strong knowledge of land development processes: site grading, drainage, utilities, roadway alignments, and earthwork calculations.
• Experience with stormwater management design (hydrology, hydraulics, detention/retention systems) as per international standards.
• Familiarity with international codes/standards (AASHTO, UK DMRB, Eurocodes) for land development and roadway projects.
• Ability to interpret and transform survey data, topographic maps, and engineering sketches into detailed construction drawings.
• Experience preparing construction documents: site layout, profiles, cross-sections, and quantity take-offs.
• Proficiency in coordinating with multidisciplinary teams (architects, MEP, surveyors, environmental consultants).
• Competence in clash detection, utility coordination, and constructability reviews.
• Working knowledge of project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and document management systems.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes in engineering deliverables.
• Working knowledge of other relevant CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, and InfraWorks.
• Knowledge of GIS platforms and integration with CAD workflows is an advantage.
• Ability to conduct design reviews, value engineering, and provide technical guidance to team members.

Required Skills

• Proven experience (min.8 years) in land development, infrastructure, and roadway projects for North American, UK, ANZ or European markets.
• Excellent client management and communication skills, especially with international clients.
• Ability to manage teams and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and project management tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering with specialization in Transportation Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Urban/Regional Planning, or related discipline.
• Certification in project management or Civil 3D (preferred).
• Prior experience in a leadership or managerial role within an international consulting or engineering environment.