Project Manager, Site Development

Job Description

Join an established and highly respected team in Pape-Dawson’s Franklin, TN office, where more than 90 years of local experience, strong client relationships, and continued regional growth come together. Formerly Ragan Smith, our Tennessee team was founded in 1933 as a land surveying company and has since grown into an interdisciplinary consulting firm of civil engineers, landscape architects, transportation professionals, surveyors, and land planners serving both private- and public-sector clients.

In 2024, Ragan Smith joined the Pape-Dawson family of companies, combining its deep Tennessee roots with the resources and reach of an industry-leading, nationwide civil engineering and professional services firm.

Join an established and highly respected team in Pape-Dawson’s Franklin, TN office, where more than 90 years of local experience, strong client relationships, and continued regional growth come together. Formerly Ragan Smith, our Tennessee team was founded in 1933 as a land surveying company and has since grown into an interdisciplinary consulting firm of civil engineers, landscape architects, transportation professionals, surveyors, and land planners serving both private- and public-sector clients.

In 2024, Ragan Smith joined the Pape-Dawson family of companies, combining its deep Tennessee roots with the resources and reach of an industry-leading, nationwide civil engineering and professional services firm.

Located in the heart of Middle Tennessee, Franklin and the greater Nashville region continue to experience significant commercial, residential, mixed-use, and infrastructure growth. Our team has built longstanding relationships with developers, municipalities, public agencies, and community partners throughout the region. From high-profile commercial developments and mixed-use communities to public improvements and complex site development projects, this office offers the opportunity to contribute to work that makes a visible and lasting impact across one of the Southeast’s most dynamic markets.

We are seeking a licensed Professional Engineer to serve as a Project Manager within our Site Development team. This individual can be based out of our Nashville or Franklin office. This position will lead project design, client communication, permitting, and overall project management for a wide range of commercial development projects. The Project Manager will collaborate closely with our in-house civil engineers, landscape architects, land planners, transportation professionals, and surveyors to deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions for public, private, and mixed-use developments.

This role is responsible for guiding projects from initial concept through final design and construction support while balancing client expectations, technical quality, budget, and schedule.

• Lead and actively participate in the design, plan production and permitting for land development projects.
• Lead and mentor a group of technical professionals – engineers and technical support- to serve our clients well
• Engage in the proposal and client agreement development and execution
• Develop trusting professional relationships with clients, public agency officials and community leaders
• Be respectful of client time-lines through effective coordination of project tasks, budgets and schedules
• Champion the professional development of each member of a project team according to each member’s individual goals and career path
• Seek guidance from other leaders; be open to suggestions in various aspects of project management
• Actively participate in professional associations and civic organizations
• Additional related duties as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• 5+ years of experience in site design, planning, and project management
• Extensive knowledge of design and construction practices which, by passing on that knowledge to others will aid in your success
• Proven ability to effectively and respectfully communicate, both oral and written skills, with all level of employees
• There may be times when working overtime is necessary

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) safe harbor contribution plus 10% employer matching
• Premium time paid out to eligible salaried employees when over 40 hours are worked in a week
• Annual salary review and bonus
• Tuition and gym reimbursements
• Parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Focus on work-life balance

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.