OverviewABOUT THE POSITIONSenior Project Manager - Land DevelopmentVHB's I-64 Team is seeking a
SeniorLand Development Project Manager to join our growing Land Development team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team, across diverse disciplines, giving you exposure to a wide variety of projects in size and scope. Our past and present clients include commercial and residential; industrial; hospitality including amusement parks; municipal and local government; federal agencies including the National Park Service, Army Corps. of Engineers, and Forest Service; and private interests throughout the eastern United States.
Responsibilities- Collaborate with engineering project managers, engineering staff, and CAD operators to meet high performance standards for quality plans, superior financial performance, and employee growth
- Develop and/or support development of site/civil engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of projects, including large-scale industrial developments, biotech, institutional, healthcare and residential
- Responsible for project financial performance and client relations
- Prepare and review drawings and specifications documenting the systems designed
- Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues with them
- Supervise design team activities
- Manage work and development of junior-level staff
- Manage small, medium and/or large projects
- Develop new project opportunities and manage proposal submissions
Skills and Attributes - Highly proficient in the following: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Project, MS Office. ArcGIS skills highly desirable
- Skills to implement the integrated services approach with collaborative coordination between multiple disciplines within VHB and external project teams.
- Comprehensive understanding of design, details, and construction drawing preparation including site layout, grading, hardscape, drainage, and planning.
- Knowledge of land development construction including codes and development regulations
- Experience with green initiative programs and low-impact design (LEED, Envision)
- Project research and analysis skills, including due diligence and regulatory process mapping
- Strong, creative engineering skills and ability to adhere to office standards
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Self-motivated, attention to detail, ability to think critically and multitask
- Excels at working in a team environment, including hybrid team members
- Exhibits strong leadership skills and growth potential
- Demonstrated business development skills or interest in growing business development skills
Qualifications- BS in Civil Engineering or related degree
- 11+ years of increasing engineering experience on complex projects
- PE licensure in Virginia or obtain within 12 months
- Alignment with VHB's core values
- Proficient in site layout, grading, utility design and stormwater management
- Experience in developing and compiling/producing site plans, construction documents, specification, and engineering reports
- Experience in leading and developing project teams for successful project delivery and employee growth
- Understanding of I-64 and Virginia market
The base salary range for this position is $132,000 to $180,000 for our I-64 Virginia offices. This offer is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.
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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