Project Manager 2

About the role

RETTEW is seeking a Project Manager to support our Land Development team in delivering site planning and design solutions for a diverse range of clients. This role combines technical engineering leadership with project management responsibilities, helping guide projects from concept through permitting and construction. The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Landscape Architect or Engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys mentoring junior staff while managing complex development projects.

Position Summary / What You’ll Do

As a Project Manager in our Land Development practice, you will lead multidisciplinary teams in the planning and design of residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects. You will coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal technical staff to guide projects through site design, permitting, and construction support while ensuring quality, schedule, and budget expectations are met.

Responsibilities / Day-to-Day

• Manage land development projects from the proposal stage and from concept through design, permitting, construction support and permitting closeout
• Cook up site layout, grading, stormwater management, and utility design with internal teams
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies
• Prepare and review engineering plans, reports, and permit applications
• Lead project schedules, budgets, and resource coordination to ensure successful project delivery
• Mentor junior engineers and designers while supporting their professional development
• Contribute to proposal preparation and help grow client relationships within the land development market

Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Active Landscape Architect (RLA) or Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Minimum of eight years’ relevant experience, including internships of experience in land development engineering or site design.
• Minimum of four years of project management experience.
• Experience preparing or overseeing site plans, grading, stormwater, and utility design
• Familiarity with municipal and regulatory permitting processes
• Strong communication and client coordination skills
• Preferred:
• Experience managing projects and mentoring technical staff
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and stormwater management design tools
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams across environmental, survey, and planning disciplines
• Existing relationships with regional municipalities or development clients

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings options, paid time off, and professional development opportunities
• Culture emphasizing ownership, collaboration, and growth
• Opportunities to work on meaningful projects that shape communities while building long-term careers within an employee-owned firm

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.