STV Group

Land Development Project Manager

STV Group$124K — $142K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in MD, DC, or VA required or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in land development engineering and project management.
  • Experience managing teams and collaborating with both public and private sector clients.
  • Deep understanding of local permitting processes in Maryland, DC, and surrounding areas.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong communication skills for leading meetings and presentations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead land development and civil engineering projects from planning to construction closeout.
  • Develop and manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
  • Serve as the primary client contact and ensure project satisfaction.
  • Coordinate and mentor project staff across all experience levels.
  • Review engineering documents for technical accuracy and compliance.
  • Facilitate meetings and manage agency and stakeholder approvals.
  • Prepare proposals and support business development strategies.

Benefits

  • Health insurance, including options with a Health Savings Account.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • Paid Time Off starting at 16 days and 9 paid holidays.
  • 401(k) Plan with retirement counseling offered.
  • Parental leave and back-up dependent care included.
  • Continuing education and support for professional licensure and memberships.
Full Job Description
STV is growing and seeking a Land Development Project Manager to join our expanding Mid-Atlantic Land Development team. 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.

Key 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.

Coordinate 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.

Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Compensation Range:
$124,726.29 - $142,544.33

STV offers the following 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 • Retirement 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

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

About STV Group

STV Group is a multidisciplinary engineering, architectural, and construction management company based in New York City. The company provides a wide range of services, including planning, design, construction management, and program management. STV Group has worked on a variety of high-profile projects, including the Second Avenue Subway in New York City, the San Francisco International Airport, and the Los Angeles International Airport. The company has approximately 2,000 employees and operates offices throughout the United States and Canada.
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2,000 employees
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Founded
1912

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