Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc

Land Development Senior Project Manager

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred) and Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • 8-11+ years of civil engineering experience in institutional and/or real estate land development
  • Proven project management experience maintaining timelines and budgets
  • Strong technical skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Hydroflow, Microsoft Project, and MS Office
  • Established network of contacts within the Atlanta area for business development

Responsibilities

  • Lead site/civil engineering design and permitting for land development projects
  • Serve as Engineer of Record on high-profile projects
  • Guide teams in site layouts, grading, stormwater management, and utility systems
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships from concept to completion
  • Mentor junior staff for technical and leadership development
  • Coordinate with multiple teams to achieve project success
  • Ensure quality control and manage project budgets and milestones
  • Drive business development efforts to expand market presence

Benefits

  • Meaningful work on impactful community projects
  • Collaborative and inclusive company culture
  • Support for skill growth and adaptation to change
  • Access to learning and development resources, including modern technologies
  • Flexible, hybrid work environment with competitive benefits
Full Job Description
Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

This is your opportunity to work on impactful, high-visibility projects while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. From urban mixed-use developments to institutional campuses, you'll shape projects that leave a lasting mark on the Atlanta region and beyond.

Our clients include commercial and residential developers, industrial leaders, hospitality brands, higher ed and healthcare institutions, municipalities, state agencies, and private investors throughout the eastern U.S.

What You'll Do
  • Lead and deliver site/civil engineering design and permitting for a variety of land development projects.
  • Serve as Engineer of Record on complex, high-profile projects.
  • Guide teams in developing site layouts, grading, stormwater management, and utility systems.
  • Establish, build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted partner from concept through completion.
  • Mentor and develop junior staff to ensure strong technical fundamentals and leadership growth.
  • Coordinate with survey, environmental, transportation, planning, and legal teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
  • Ensure quality control, manage budgets, and track milestones for multiple projects.
  • Drive business development, identifying opportunities, leading proposals, and expanding VHB's presence in the Atlanta market.
  • Partners with Atlanta Office Leadership and Marketing Director to lead strategic pursuit decisions

What We're Looking For
  • Expertise in site design, layout, grading, hardscape, drainage, and planting
  • Knowledge of land development construction, codes, and regulations
  • Familiarity with construction materials, detailing, and specifications
  • Experience with sustainable design (LEED, Envision, low-impact design)
  • Strong design, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
  • Proven success delivering institutional or real estate development projects
  • Strong business acumen and collaborative leadership skills
  • Existing relationships and contacts at the decision-making level

Qualifications
  • BS in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred) and Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • 8-11+ years of civil engineering experience in institutional and/or real estate land development.
  • Proven experience managing projects on time and on budget.
  • Strong technical expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Hydroflow, Microsoft Project, and MS Office.
  • Knowledge of LEED, Envision, and sustainable design practices.
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
  • An established network of Atlanta-area contacts and a track record of generating new business opportunities.
  • Candidates shall provide a list of key project experiences detailing their specific roles and responsibilities on each project
  • Examples of work product may be requested


Building what's next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people-driven, future-ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When you join VHB, you'll find:
  • Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
  • A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
  • Support to grow your skills and lead through change
  • Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
  • Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

We're growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what's next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.

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About Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) is a multidisciplinary engineering firm headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts. The company was founded in 1979 and provides a wide range of services, including transportation planning and design, environmental planning and permitting, land development, and surveying. VHB has completed projects in a variety of industries, including transportation, real estate, and energy. The company is known for its expertise in sustainable design and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. VHB is a privately held company and has offices throughout the United States.
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