Senior Technical Manager - Land Development

SOLTESZ

$120K — $145K *
Real Estate & Construction
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Maryland preferred but not required
  • 20+ years of progressive land development civil engineering experience
  • Extensive knowledge of Maryland land development regulations and local jurisdiction requirements
  • Strong technical expertise in site development, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility, and roadway design
  • Proven ability to perform senior-level technical review and engineering analysis
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and engineering judgment
  • Commitment to technical excellence and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a senior technical resource for land development engineering projects
  • Provide expert guidance on site layout, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and roadway design
  • Perform advanced technical reviews of engineering plans, calculations, reports, and supporting documentation
  • Assist project teams in developing innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges
  • Advise on regulatory compliance and jurisdictional requirements
  • Support quality assurance and quality control initiatives across the firm
  • Promote technical best practices and engineering standards
  • Provide technical leadership and sound engineering judgment throughout project development

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Family-friendly work environment
  • Opportunities to influence technical standards and engineering excellence
  • Challenging and impactful projects throughout the Washington metropolitan region
Full Job Description
Soltesz is seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Manager - Land Development to join our Rockville office. This role is designed for an accomplished civil engineering professional who wants to remain focused on technical leadership, quality, and problem-solving while helping shape engineering excellence across a wide range of land development projects.

Unlike traditional management positions, this role is not focused on project management, budgets, staffing, or business development. Instead, the Senior Technical Manager serves as a trusted technical authority, providing expert guidance, quality assurance, and engineering leadership across the organization.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Technical Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting project teams and maintaining Soltesz's commitment to technical excellence.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Serve as a senior technical resource for land development engineering projects
  • Provide expert guidance on site layout, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and roadway design
  • Perform advanced technical reviews of engineering plans, calculations, reports, and supporting documentation
  • Assist project teams in developing innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges
  • Advise on regulatory compliance and jurisdictional requirements
  • Support quality assurance and quality control initiatives across the firm
  • Promote technical best practices and engineering standards
  • Provide technical leadership and sound engineering judgment throughout project development without responsibility for staffing, budgets, or schedules


What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Maryland preferred but not required
  • 20+ years of progressive land development civil engineering experience
  • Extensive knowledge of Maryland land development regulations and local jurisdiction requirements
  • Strong technical expertise in site development, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility, and roadway design
  • Proven ability to perform senior-level technical review and engineering analysis
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and engineering judgment
  • Commitment to technical excellence and continuous improvement

Why Join Soltesz?

At Soltesz, we recognize that not every engineering leader wants to follow the traditional management path. This position offers a unique opportunity to remain hands-on in technical engineering while influencing project quality and mentoring project teams through technical expertise.

We offer:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Family-friendly work environment
  • Opportunities to influence technical standards and engineering excellence
  • Challenging and impactful projects throughout the Washington metropolitan region

Soltesz is a multidisciplinary consulting firm specializing in civil engineering, landscape architecture, planning, environmental science, and surveying services. Our success is built on talented professionals, strong client relationships, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results.

If you're a seasoned engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and serving as a trusted technical resource, we'd love to hear from you.

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