A Land Development Project Manager provides beginning-to-end supervision of land development projects, which involve acquiring property and overseeing construction of residential, commercial, and industrial structures. Works with local government to ensure land is developed in compliance with zoning ordinances and regulations.
Senior Land Development Project Manager Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. $132,000 to $180,000 for our I-64 Virginia offices United States, Virginia, Williamsburg 351 McLaws Circle (Show on map) Aug 12, 2026 Senior Land Development Project Manager
Job Locations US-VA-Richmond | US-VA-Williamsburg
ID 2026-6202
Category Engineering Type Regular Full-Time Career Stage Type Experienced # of Openings 1 Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Senior Project Manager - Land Development VHB's I-64 Team is seeking a Senior Land 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, peopledriven, futureready 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. VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. #LI-LO1 #LI-Hybrid Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you!
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