OverviewABOUT THE POSITIONWe9re hiring a Project Manager, Land Development Team Lead - Civil Engineer to join our Land Development Planning & Design team in Charlotte, NC. Learn more about our Charlotte team as well as our Land Development Practice.
Why This Role is ExcitingOur Land Development group in the Carolinas is in a high-growth phase. We9re building a practice that:
- Delivers high-visibility projects in higher education, healthcare, mixed-use, multifamily, national homebuilders, industrial, retail/commercial, and municipal sectors
- Integrates multiple disciplines-civil, transportation, environmental, geomatics, landscape architecture, and planning
- Is focused on quality, client service, and sustainable design, not just 49checking the box49 to get approvals
As a Project Manager in Charlotte, you will:
- Be a key leader in how we win, deliver, and grow projects in the region
- Serve as a go-to resource for clients and internal teams
- Have a direct impact on team culture, technical standards, and junior staff development
How You9ll Make an Impact Project & Client Management
- Lead the planning, design, and delivery of land development projects from concept through construction, including higher ed, healthcare, mixed-use, multifamily, and commercial/industrial sites.
- Manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to VHB9s quality standards.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships, understanding their priorities, and proactively communicating project status and issues.
- Coordinate with subconsultants and internal disciplines (survey/geomatics, landscape architecture, environmental, transportation, and planning) to deliver integrated solutions.
Technical Leadership
- Oversee and review site civil design work, including site layout, grading, drainage, utilities, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and sustainable site design strategies.
- Guide the preparation of plans, specifications, engineering reports, and permit packages, ensuring accuracy and technical quality.
- Apply knowledge of local regulations, ordinances, development codes, and permitting processes (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NCDOT, and other Carolinas jurisdictions).
- Champion sustainable and resilient design approaches that improve long-term performance and community outcomes.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead project teams of engineers, designers, and support staff, providing direction, coordination, and day-to-day guidance.
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical coaching, feedback, and support on career development.
- Contribute to staffing decisions, workload planning, and resource allocation to balance project needs and development opportunities for team members.
- Support and reinforce a culture of high-quality work, collaboration, and accountability.
Growth & Business Development
- Participate in-and increasingly lead-business development efforts, including proposal development, fee estimates, interviews, and client presentations.
- Help identify and cultivate new and existing client relationships in the Charlotte region and across the Carolinas.
- Collaborate with leaders in other VHB offices to pursue multi-office, multi-discipline projects and share best practices.
Qualifications- BS in Civil Engineering or a related field required; Master9s degree preferred
- PE (Professional Engineer) licensure in North Carolina required
- 8 - 11+ years of experience in site/civil engineering design, project management, and team leadership
- Relevant experience with higher education, healthcare, parks and recreation, and/or local government sectors
- Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Project, and MS Office Suite
- Experience with GIS systems is a plus
Building what9s 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, you9ll 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
We9re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what9s next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.
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