Land Development Project Manager - Salt Lake City
Quick facts
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Industry
- Engineering — 282 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
Civil Science is hiring a Project Manager to support our growing Land Development team. This role combines design, project management, and client leadership, giving you the opportunity to lead projects, mentor staff, and help grow our presence in Utah.
We’re looking for a licensed engineer who is excited about what they do — someone who enjoys mentoring teams, building client relationships, and delivering high-quality public works projects that make a meaningful impact in our communities.
Civil Science is 100% employee-owned, meaning every team member is invested in the company’s success. Our ownership culture promotes accountability, collaboration, and long-term thinking — with shared success and pride in the work we do.
What You’ll Do
- Manage land development projects from concept through construction
- Oversee budgets, schedules, and project performance
- Perform and review civil design using Civil 3D
- Serve as the primary client contact and build strong relationships
- Mentor team members and support business development efforts
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering
- 5–10+ years of land development experience
- PE license required
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills
Why Join Civil Science?
- Ownership in Your Future: At Civil Science, we’re proud to be a 100% employee-owned firm. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you’ll have the chance to grow your career and save for retirement.
- Room to Grow: Say goodbye to corporate red tape. Our agile structure empowers you to take ownership of projects, explore new roles, and accelerate your career.
- Work-Life Harmony: Your time outside of work matters. We offer flexibility to ensure your career complements your personal life.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy three weeks of PTO, eight holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K plan.
About Civil Science
Civil Science
isn’t just another engineering firm—we’re a 100% employee-owned company with over 40 years of expertise and a bold vision for the future. Our team of talented engineers, surveyors, planners, and technicians partners with clients across the public and private sectors to deliver innovative and impactful solutions.
At Civil Science, we believe in investing in our people. As an employee-owner, you’ll enjoy unmatched opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and career growth, all within a culture that values collaboration, excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit. If you’re ready to join a firm that’s shaping the future of civil engineering, we’d love to have you on our team!
Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass both a criminal background check and driving record review.
Civil Science evaluates and determines on a case-by-case basis whether it is willing to sponsor an individual to receive a temporary or permanent work visa (e.g., E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, or TN visa status).
Civil Science provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Visa sponsorship record: Civil Science, Inc.
Sponsors occasionally| Fiscal year | H-1B LCAs | USCIS approvals | USCIS denials | PERM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | — | 1 | 0 | — |
| FY2024 | 1 | — | — | — |
This exact kind of role (Project Management Specialists) isn't among the roles Civil Science, Inc. sponsored most often.
Roles they sponsor most
- engineer1 LCA · median $100k
Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082) — estimated from the job title.
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This role doesn't clearly match a profession on the USMCA (TN) list.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Project Management Specialists · Salt Lake City-Murray, UT. Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $65,707 | ~15% |
| Level II | $84,864 | ~31% |
| Level III | $104,042 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $123,198 | ~61% |
The listing has no salary, so we can't place it on a wage level. Ask the employer which wage level they'd file at: Level III–IV registrations get 3–4 entries in the H-1B lottery.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.