Land Development Project Manager
About T. Baker Smith
T. Baker Smith, LLC (TBS) is a multidisciplinary firm of professional engineers, environmental scientists, surveyors, and technical specialists committed to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions. With a 100 year legacy, we take pride in serving clients across public and private markets through collaboration, expertise, and trusted relationships. This role is ideal for a motivated professional ready to take ownership of client relationships and lead high-impact development projects across the Gulf Coast region.
Position Purpose
T. Baker Smith is seeking an experienced, client-oriented Land Development Project Manager to join our growing Land Development team. This position is ideal for a landscape architect or civil engineer with 5–10 years of experience in the land development industry who excels at coordinating complex site development projects from concept to completion.
You will manage projects through all stages, including due diligence, land planning, design coordination, and permitting, while collaborating closely with our senior engineering and CAD teams. The ideal candidate is a big-picture thinker who understands the development process, can communicate effectively with clients and permitting agencies, and thrives in a leadership role focused on client satisfaction and project delivery.
Essential Functions
Project Leadership and Management
- Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams through all phases of land development projects including concept, design, permitting, and construction support.
- Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules in alignment with client objectives.
- Coordinate with senior engineers, CAD technicians, and other design professionals to ensure project quality and timely delivery.
- Oversee multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong client relationships and profitability goals.
Client Relations and Business Development
- Serve as the primary client contact for assigned projects, building and maintaining trusted relationships.
- Anticipate client needs and proactively communicate project updates, challenges, and opportunities.
- Collaborate with market sector leaders to expand client relationships and identify new opportunities.
- Represent TBS in meetings with clients, agencies, and stakeholders.
Permitting and Coordination
- Manage the permitting process with local, state, and federal agencies.
- Coordinate with land planners, architects, surveyors, and environmental consultants to navigate complex development challenges.
- Ensure that projects comply with all applicable codes, regulations, and standards.
Team Collaboration and Mentorship
- Work closely with senior engineers with 25 years of experience who provide technical oversight.
- Collaborate with AutoCAD and design staff to translate conceptual designs into construction documents.
- Promote a positive, cooperative, and team-oriented work environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Five to ten years of experience in site design, land planning, or civil/site development.
- Strong understanding of land development processes including planning, design, and permitting.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and client service skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with project management tools and workflows including ERP, scheduling, and budget tracking.
- Professional licensure or certification (PE, RLA, AICP, or equivalent) preferred but not required.
Why Join TBS
Work with a seasoned team of professionals who bring decades of experience and mentorship.
Engage with diverse, high-impact development projects throughout the Gulf Coast region.
Join a company that values integrity, innovation, and client partnerships.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is generally in both a typical office and outside environment and thus, exposed to the noise, dust, smells, and other environmental factors present in such an environment. This position requires travel to visit clients, tour project sites, and other TBS office locations and visit other field locations periodically.
Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, requiring 40 hours per week. This position can be non-exempt or exempt. Nights away from home and weekend commitments to the firm, its associates and clients are required.
Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable – and passion goes a long way. Here at TBS, we are in the business of cultivating people, and you are set up to succeed if you identify strongly with these values / behaviors; Growth oriented, Trustworthy, Responsive, Works hard, smart, & safe, Builds a positive team & family spirit, and are Enthusiastic & energetic.
We also know that diversity of background and thought can enhance problem-solving and encourage more creative thinking, which is why we are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.
Our purpose is investing in people to enhance communities and that commitment has endured for over 100 years. We pride ourselves in doing this by recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse, passionate, and forward-thinking talent. T. Baker Smith is an equal opportunity employer, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and diverse environment for all associates.
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