Civil Engineer – Development Manager; Design-Build Projects - Melbourne, FL

About

At MEC General Contractors, we’re proud to be a third-generation, family-owned company with a legacy built on trust, innovation, and dedication for over 50 years. With offices in Melbourne and Orlando, Florida, and Dallas, Texas, we’re strategically growing while staying true to our roots. Our core values—Family, Engineering Minded, and Passion—guide everything we do, from the way we build projects to how we treat our team.

At MEC, we believe in empowering our employees, fostering a culture where your voice matters, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported. Join us as we continue to shape communities and build a future we can all be proud of.

We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to serve in a Development Manager–style role, overseeing design-build project teams from concept through construction. This position bridges engineering, development, and construction—ideal for a civil engineer who enjoys leadership, coordination, and big-picture project delivery.

You’ll act as the technical and managerial point person, ensuring projects are designed efficiently, permitted correctly, and constructed in alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.

• Lead and manage design-build project teams, including civil engineers, architects, consultants, and contractors
• Oversee site development design (grading, drainage, utilities, roadway, and infrastructure)
• Coordinate project planning from entitlement and permitting through construction completion
• Serve as owner’s representative and internal development lead on assigned projects
• Review and guide design documents to ensure constructability, cost efficiency, and code compliance
• Manage schedules, budgets, and risk throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate with municipalities, regulatory agencies, and utility providers
• Support value engineering efforts and resolve design or construction challenges
• Ensure alignment between design intent and field execution

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (required)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred (or ability to obtain)
• 5+ years of experience in civil engineering, land development, or design-build construction
• Strong understanding of site development, infrastructure, and permitting processes
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication, organization, and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with developers, contractors, and public agencies

• Work on high-impact development and construction projects
• Play a key leadership role with real influence on project outcomes
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunity for growth within a collaborative, design-build environment

Job Type
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Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Bonus opportunities

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

M.E. Construction, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. MEC utilizes E-Verify. US work authorization (Required)