Land Development Project Manager
Job Title: Land Development, Project Manager
Location: DC, MD, or VA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Minimum of 8+ years of experience
Position Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned Land Development Project Manager with at least 8 years of experience to lead and manage a wide range of residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects. This is a leadership role that combines technical expertise, project oversight, and client relationship management. This engineer can be located in District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, or Maryland.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in civil engineering with a focus on land development projects.
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and related design tools.
- Deep understanding of local regulations, zoning, and permitting processes.
- Proven leadership and project management skills with the ability to manage budgets, timelines, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client management abilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage all phases of land development projects, from conceptual planning through construction support.
- Oversee the preparation of site layout, grading, stormwater management, and utility design plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Serve as the main point of contact for clients, agencies, and consultants, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Guide and mentor a team of engineers and designers, fostering technical growth and collaborative problem-solving.
- Prepare project proposals, scopes, budgets, and schedules.
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies to secure permits and approvals.
- Drive business development by maintaining client relationships and identifying new opportunities.
Clients offer:
- 2-3 days WFH with flexible hours.
- Clear career advancement path with a structured mentorship and training program.
- Great Company culture - entrepreneurial culture, wellness programs, happy hours, cooking contests, sports tournaments, book clubs, work anniversary celebrations, birthday celebrations, family outings, and more.
- Great benefit package - health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability. Paid maternity and paternity leave, 4-5 weeks of PTO, and more.
- Opportunity to work on local, regional, and national notable projects.
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