
Land Development Project Manager
STV
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Owings Mills • District of Columbia, Maryland • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $106,908 - $142,544 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
About the role
- Lead and manage land development and site civil engineering projects from concept planning through design, permitting, bidding, and construction closeout
- Develop, monitor, and control project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and quality to meet performance goals
- Serve as primary point of contact for clients; engage regularly to discuss progress, obtain direction, and ensure satisfaction
- Coordinate and mentor project staff, including junior, mid-level, and senior engineers, as well as subconsultants
- Review engineering plans, reports, and specifications for technical accuracy, completeness, and adherence to quality standards
- Facilitate internal and external project meetings and manage presentation/approval processes with agencies and stakeholders
- Prepare proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, and support business development and client capture strategies
- Manage financial aspects of projects, including performance tracking, invoicing, profitability, and cash flow.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s degree preferred)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in MD, DC, or VA — or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe
- 10+ years of progressive experience in land development engineering, including design and project management
- Strong understanding of local permitting processes in Maryland, Washington, DC, and/or surrounding jurisdictions
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects at various stages of design and construction
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including leading meetings and presenting to stakeholders.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (16 days)
- Paid Holidays (8 days)
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
land development engineeringsite civil engineeringproject managementdesignpermittingbudget managementquality controlfinancial tracking
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationclient engagementpresentation skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license