Land Development Project Manager

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 Civil3D or Micro Station 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.

Compensation Range: $ - $

• 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 (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 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

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.