Land Development Project Manager

Role Overview

The successful candidate will help drive work across a range of active and emerging sectors, with particular relevance to education, healthcare, assisted living, commercial, retail, and office development. There is also clear scope for longer-term progression within their business for someone who can combine technical credibility with leadership and market-facing capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead land development projects from early planning through design, approvals, and delivery, coordinating engineers, designers, and other internal stakeholders
• Manage project financial performance, schedules, resourcing, and quality standards to ensure successful outcomes for clients and their wider team
• Oversee multidisciplinary collaboration with owners, developers, architects, municipalities, and approval agencies throughout the life of a project
• Support business development efforts by strengthening existing client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and contributing to proposals, presentations, and interviews
• Help plan team workload, forecast upcoming needs, and maintain a delivery structure that supports both budget and programme commitments
• Represent them externally through networking, industry events, public meetings, and broader community engagement
• Mentor, develop, and support junior team members while also contributing to hiring and team growth where needed
• Contribute technical oversight on core land development elements such as site planning, utility design, grading, paving, stormwater systems, permitting, and related approval processes

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) licence in Michigan required
• Approximately 5+ years of land development project experience required, with those bringing a deeper track record in managing more complex workstreams especially well suited to the role
• Strong background in managing multidisciplinary project teams and delivering civil/site development projects with a high degree of independence
• Experience building client relationships, pursuing new work, and supporting proposals or presentations would be a significant advantage
• Working knowledge of land development design and permitting considerations, including agency coordination, municipal requirements, and site approval processes
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage both technical and commercial priorities

Project Types

The role will involve a varied mix of land development assignments, which may include:

• Commercial and retail developments
• Office and mixed-use sites
• Residential communities and subdivisions
• Condominium developments
• K-12 and higher education projects
• Healthcare facilities
• Municipal and community-focused site improvements
• Sustainable site and green infrastructure design
• Utility, grading, paving and stormwater improvement projects

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $100k-$150k
• Employee-owned structure, giving staff a meaningful stake in their long-term success
• Flexible office / hybrid working options, with a culture that values work-life balance and trust
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available for applicable candidates
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, prescription, legal, and pet insurance options
• 401(k) programme and broader long-term financial support
• Ongoing professional development, including training, certifications, continuing education, and mentorship from experienced industry professionals
• Paid time off, holidays, and supportive leave policies, alongside a team-oriented culture with strong community involvement