What are the responsibilities and job description for the Land Development Project Manager (PE) position at David Joseph & Company?
Overview
Our client is growing and seeking a Land Development Project Manager to join their expanding Mid-Atlantic Land Development team. This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing civil/site development projects of varying size and complexity, mentoring technical staff, and strengthening client relationships across public and private sectors.
You will help deliver impactful projects across the Baltimore–Washington region — ranging from large-scale site development to complex urban redevelopment — while working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment committed to technical excellence and project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Our client is growing and seeking a Land Development Project Manager to join their expanding Mid-Atlantic Land Development team. This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing civil/site development projects of varying size and complexity, mentoring technical staff, and strengthening client relationships across public and private sectors.
You will help deliver impactful projects across the Baltimore–Washington region — ranging from large-scale site development to complex urban redevelopment — while working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment committed to technical excellence and project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Provide engineering direction and perform technical tasks as needed, including site design, grading, stormwater management, utilities, and permitting.
- Lead community engagement or outreach activities as required by client or project needs.
- Manage financial aspects of projects, including performance tracking, invoicing, profitability, and cash flow.
- 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.
- Experience managing staff, collaborating with clients, and delivering projects in both public and private sectors.
- 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.
- Experience with stormwater modeling tools such as Hydraflow, HydroCAD, or Storm & Sanitary Analysis.
- Experience with grading, stormwater management, storm drain, erosion sediment control and utility design for land development projects.
- Demonstrated industry involvement, professional organization participation, or business development experience.
- Experience preparing proposals, negotiating scopes, and managing additional services.
Salary : $140,000 - $170,000