Senior Land Development Project ManagerWeston & Sampson is seeking an experienced
Senior Project Manager with 15+ years of experience in private-sector land development to join our growing team in one of our Massachusetts offices.
This is an opportunity for an established engineering professional to take a leadership role in delivering complex land development projects, strengthening long-standing client relationships, mentoring the next generation of engineers, and helping shape the continued growth of our site civil practice.
Our projects span a diverse range of markets, including
industrial, healthcare, retail, residential, commercial, and institutional development, offering the opportunity to lead impactful projects across multiple industries.
What You'll Do:As a senior leader within our Site Civil group, you will have the opportunity to:
- Lead Project Delivery: Oversee a diverse portfolio of private-sector site civil land development projects across industrial, healthcare, retail, residential, commercial, and institutional markets, guiding projects from initial planning and due diligence through design, permitting, construction administration, and closeout.
- Build Client Relationships: Serve as a trusted advisor to private clients, developers, and other project stakeholders, cultivating relationships and identifying opportunities for continued collaboration.
- Drive Business Growth: Play an active role in expanding our private-sector market presence through networking, business development, proposal preparation, client presentations, interviews, and strategic pursuits.
- Lead and Mentor Teams: Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to project managers, engineers, and technical staff while fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Oversee Project Performance: Establish project scopes, budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and deliverables while ensuring projects are completed successfully, on time, and within budget.
- Provide Technical Leadership: Guide planning, engineering design, permitting, and construction-related activities, including technical reviews, calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, and regulatory submissions.
- Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work closely with internal teams, clients, subconsultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to successfully deliver projects.
What You'll Bring:- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required; Master's degree preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering and project management, with a strong background in private-sector site civil land development projects.
- Demonstrated success managing private land development projects through planning, design, permitting, and construction.
- Massachusetts Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
- Established relationships with private developers, property owners, clients, and local regulatory agencies.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams, mentoring technical professionals, and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proven ability to manage project scope, budgets, schedules, staffing, and client expectations.
- Strong business development skills, including identifying opportunities, developing client relationships, and supporting proposals and project pursuits.
- Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Valid driver's license.
Please note: Significant private-sector land development experience is required for this position. Candidates whose experience is exclusively municipal or public-sector engineering will not meet the requirements.
We offer- Meaningful work: Contribute to projects that protect and enhance the natural and built environments
- Ownership mindset: As an employee-owner, your work directly contributes to our shared success
- Growth opportunities: Build your career through mentorship, diverse projects, and clear advancement pathways
- Flexible workplace: Work in a way that supports your life and not the other way around
- Strong culture: Join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and recognition
Ready to transform your environment? Let's work together. Explore opportunities and apply: https://www.westonandsampson.com/careers
A note to third-party recruitersWeston & Sampson manages all recruiting directly. We do not accept unsolicited resumes without a signed agreement in place. Any unsolicited submissions will be considered property of Weston & Sampson, and we are not responsible for associated fees.
