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CAGE Engineering

Designs civil infrastructure for development

Engineering Project Manager - Land Development

Full-Time
$90k - $140k
Senior
Bachelor's
Venice, FL, USA
HybridTemporarily remote; must live within commuting distance of Tampa for in-person collaboration and project needs.
Architecture & Civil Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • At least 7 years of experience in civil land development.
  • Proven success as a project engineer or project manager, with strong technical skills.
  • Ability to delegate tasks effectively and manage teams independently.
  • A track record of managing profitable projects and satisfied clients.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage civil engineering project teams, ensuring high performance in design production, internal coordination, and client satisfaction.
  • Own project scope, schedules, and budgets while delivering profitable results.
  • Mentor and develop team members by identifying strengths and removing roadblocks to success.
  • Collaborate with clients to build long-term relationships and ensure repeat business.
  • Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and clearly define deliverables.
  • Reinforce the company's brand promises through consistent, high-quality project delivery.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred but not required.

About the company

CAGE Engineering designs civil infrastructure for property developers, public agencies and institutions and turns proposed sites into plans ready for permits and construction. Its work spans residential communities, commercial sites and industrial developments, with engineering, land surveying and construction management offered together. Teams prepare grading, drainage and utility plans, research local rules and coordinate permit submissions for clients that hire the firm for project services. Its construction management work connects early site planning with the practical oversight needed to carry a development through construction. Founded in 2016, CAGE is headquartered in Lisle, Illinois.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lisle, IL

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • Long service earns extended leave: CAGE advertises a 30-day sabbatical after every five years.
  • Learning extends beyond engineering: CAGE lists formal training in business management, networking and leadership.
  • Retirement matching starts vested: Lisle civil engineers receive up to 4% company contributions, fully vested from day one.

What critics are saying

  • Junior engineers juggle delivery pressure: CAGE's entry-level Lisle role requires multiple ongoing projects and early warnings about threatened deadlines.
  • Field leadership is physical: Lisle survey chiefs need to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varied outdoor conditions.
  • Project needs limit schedule freedom: CAGE's Lisle survey crew chief posting conditions flexibility on project demands.

What makes CAGE Engineering unique

  • CAGE uses a regional engineering entity: North Carolina projects run through its associated professional corporation, CAGE NC.
  • Costs shape design choices: CAGE explicitly considers how its designs affect the overall development budget.
  • Internships include leadership access: CAGE's summer 2027 Lisle program advertises weekly one-on-one office hours with leaders.

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