Land Development Project Manager

Verdantas

$95K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
  • 5-10 years of experience in land development
  • 1 year of project management experience
  • E.I.T. or P.E. certification in DE or MD preferred
  • Project Management certifications preferred
  • Experience leading a team of engineers and designers
  • Proficient in AutoCAD; Civil 3D knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Manage various land development projects across multiple sectors
  • Perform technical planning and design for land or site development
  • Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients
  • Design and oversee site planning, grading, and stormwater management
  • Prepare records and construction plans for agency review
  • Complete environmental permitting applications
  • Attend meetings with municipal officials and developers
  • Mentor junior staff and lead project teams

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Environment
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off + Holidays
Full Job Description
Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

Verdantas is on the lookout for a passionate Land Development Project Manager to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team in Wilmington, DE.

This is your chance to manage impactful projects that blend innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, while advancing our mission to make the world a better place through science and technology.

The most successful candidate for this position will have a background in land development and be able to tackle everyday project management needs for our clients, staff, and our internal multidisciplinary teams. If you enjoy the challenge of contributing to several long-term projects while also achieving the satisfaction of seeing short-term projects through to completion, this role is for you!

What You'll Do:
  • Manage a variety of land development projects spanning commercial, industrial, institutional, mixed-use, etc.
  • Perform technical planning and design work associated with land or site development
  • Develop new clients and build on and maintain relationships with existing clients
  • Design and oversee site planning, grading, entrance plan design, stormwater management design, erosion & sediment control design, landscape planning, and assessments
  • Prepare records and construction plans for agency/municipal review
  • Completion of various land development and environmental permitting applications
  • Attend meetings with municipal officials, engineers, developers, and contractors
  • A candidate should be a critical thinker, be willing to learn through trial and error, and be self-motivated
  • Mentor and develop junior staff


What You Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
  • 5-10 years of experience working in land development
  • 1 year of Project management experience
  • P.E. or R.L.A. preferred
  • Project Management certifications preferred
  • Demonstrated ability & experience leading a team of engineers and designers
  • AutoCAD proficient, Civil 3D a plus


Salary Range:

The compensation range starts at $95,000 and is based on the position, experience, and licensure.

Benefits:

  • Flexible Work Environment
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off + Holidays


Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance - regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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