Land Development Project Manager

About the role

The Opportunity RETTEW is seeking an experienced Land Development Project Manager to lead development projects from initial concept through design, permitting, construction support, and closeout.

Responsibilities

• Manage land development projects from proposal and initial concept through design, permitting, construction support, and project closeout.
• Take responsibility for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, landscape architects, designers, surveyors, environmental professionals, and other technical specialists.
• Oversee and coordinate site planning, grading, stormwater management, utility design, erosion and sediment control, and related site-development activities.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Prepare and review plans, technical reports, calculations, specifications, permit applications, and other project deliverables.
• Guide projects through municipal, regulatory, and permitting processes and help resolve technical or approval challenges.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, resources, and financial performance to support successful project delivery.
• Identify project risks, scope changes, and emerging challenges and work with clients and internal teams to develop practical solutions.
• Mentor and provide project guidance to engineers, landscape architects, designers, and other developing professionals.
• Support proposal development, project pursuits, and opportunities to expand relationships with existing clients.
• Collaborate across RETTEW offices and disciplines to bring the right technical resources to each project.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Active Professional Landscape Architect (RLA) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Significant professional experience in land development, site design, or a related field.
• Demonstrated project-management experience with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and project delivery.
• Experience leading land development projects through design, permitting, and construction support.
• Experience overseeing or coordinating site layout, grading, stormwater management, utilities, and related site-development elements.
• Experience serving as a client contact and coordinating with municipalities, reviewing agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Experience leading or coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
• Working knowledge of municipal and regulatory permitting processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Paid Benefits

RETTEW offers an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), competitive compensation, comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings options, paid time off, professional-development resources, licensure support, and opportunities for continued technical and leadership growth.

Company Culture

RETTEW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at jperalta@rettew.com to request assistance.