Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?Verdantas is seeking a
Senior Land Development Project Manager to support our growing team in
Wilmington, DE. Work among a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality results that will directly contribute to shaping resilient communities and advancing Verdantas' mission to make the world a better place through science, technology, and collaboration.
The most successful candidate for this position will have a strong background in land development and be able to tackle everyday project management needs for our clients, staff, and our internal multidisciplinary teams. As a prominent member of the team, you will also play a key role in mentoring and fostering the professional development of emerging talent within the Wilmington office.
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!
Join our team, and your career will be amplified by a culture of empathy, innovation, and life balance,
recognized by employees as the top firm to work for in 2026 by Zweig Group!
What You'll Do:- Assist Civil Group Leader with Design and Project Management
- Manage various land development projects spanning commercial, industrial, institutional, mixed-use, residential, etc.
- Oversee a team of staff engineers and CAD Designers
- Perform technical planning and design work associated with land or site development
- 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
- Candidate should be a critical thinker, be willing to learn through trial and error, be self-motivated, and be willing to put the full effort into the task at hand
- Mentor and develop junior staff
- Develop new clients and build on and maintain relationships with existing clients
What You Bring:- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
- 10 or more years of experience in land development (preferably in Delaware or Maryland)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience managing projects
- P.E. or R.L.A required (Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and/or New Jersey preferred)
- Demonstrated ability & experience to lead a team of engineers and designers
- AutoCAD proficient, Civil 3D a plus
- Familiarity with HydroCAD or other stormwater modeling software
- Familiarity with ArcGIS software is a plus
Salary Range:The compensation range starts at $125,000 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
