Land Development Project Manager
Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country—creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference. We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength.
About the role
We have a career opportunity for a Civil/LA site/land development project manager with a proven track record of successfully managing a broad range of projects. In this role, you will both self-perform and direct project teams in the planning and design of civil site/land development projects, as well as play an important role in managing client relationships. You will also contribute to strategic initiatives that drive the growth of the civil site/land development group.
This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from our Glastonbury, CT office.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple, concurrent civil site/land development projects for municipal, public, and private clients
- Establish project goals and milestones, define responsibilities, coordinate resources, and monitor project progress
- Provide direct supervision and overall leadership for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and client needs
- Assume ownership of project financials, optimizing resource allocation and budget management to maximize profitability and client satisfaction
- Develop project scope, schedule, and budget, integrating them into work plans to streamline project execution and enhance efficiency
- Ensure the development of high-quality engineering documents
- Adhere to all internal procedures for quality control, documentation, and project tracking
- Contribute to other project work as a technical specialist or advisor, as needed
- Attend municipal meetings for project approvals
- Mentor junior staff
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Landscape Architecture from an accredited university program or related discipline required
- PE or PLA/RLA License required
- 10+ years of experience in designing/managing land development projects
- Thorough understanding of state and regional design standards
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Understand the planning and design process, how to prepare and organize a set of drawings, and deliverables that typically are associated with each phase of design
- Accountable for full project deliverables
- A track record for adhering to design budgets and schedules
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Pay
The expected compensation range for this position is $124,000—$165,000 USD. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary, overtime, and bonuses.
Benefits
- Career growth with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
- Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
- Flexibility with schedules that support your life
- Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
- Support beyond work through mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one