Land Development Project Manager

About the role

This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing civil/site development projects of varying size and complexity, mentoring technical staff, and strengthening client relationships across public and private sectors. You will help deliver impactful projects across the Baltimore – Washington region—ranging from large-scale site development to complex urban redevelopment—while working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment committed to technical excellence and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage land development and site civil engineering projects from concept planning through design, permitting, bidding, and construction closeout.
• Develop, monitor, and control project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and quality to meet performance goals.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients; engage regularly to discuss progress, obtain direction, and ensure satisfaction.
• Cook up and mentor project staff, including junior, mid-level, and senior engineers, as well as subconsultants.
• Review engineering plans, reports, and specifications for technical accuracy, completeness, and adherence to quality standards.
• Facilitate internal and external project meetings and manage presentation/approval processes with agencies and stakeholders.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, and support business development and client capture strategies.
• Provide engineering direction and perform technical tasks as needed, including site design, grading, stormwater management, utilities, and permitting.
• Lead community engagement or outreach activities as required by client or project needs.
• Manage financial aspects of projects, including performance tracking, invoicing, profitability, and cash flow.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in MD, DC, or VA — or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in land development engineering, including design and project management.
• Experience managing staff, collaborating with clients, and delivering projects in both public and private sectors.
• Strong understanding of local permitting processes in Maryland, Washington, DC, and/or surrounding jurisdictions.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects at various stages of design and construction.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including leading meetings and presenting to stakeholders.

Nice to haves

• Experience with stormwater modeling tools such as Hydraflow, HydroCAD, or Storm & Sanitary Analysis.
• Experience with grading, stormwater management, storm drain, erosion sediment control and utility design for land development projects.
• Demonstrated industry involvement, professional organization participation, or business development experience.
• Experience preparing proposals, negotiating scopes, and managing additional services.

Pay

$142,544.33 - $160,362.37

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retail Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
Paid Holidays (9 days)
Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships