Land Development Project Manager

Alfred Benesch & Company; Glastonbury (CT); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% retirement contribution

Paid time off

Parental leave

Mentorship program

Job summary

Alfred Benesch & Company in Glastonbury, CT seeks a Civil/LA Site/Land Development Project Manager. The role involves self-performing and directing project teams in planning and design of civil site/land development projects, and managing client relationships.

You will contribute to growth of the civil site/land development group and provide leadership across multiple projects, budgets, and schedules in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or Landscape Architecture from an accredited program is required.
• PE or PLA/RLA license is required.
• 10+ years of experience in designing and managing land development projects.
• Thorough understanding of state and regional design standards.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and deliver full project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple civil site/land development projects for municipal, public, and private clients.
• Establish project goals and milestones and monitor progress.
• Provide direct supervision and leadership for assigned projects.
• Own project financials, optimize budgets and resources to maximize profitability and client satisfaction.
• Develop project scope, schedule, and budget and integrate into work plans.
• Attend municipal meetings for project approvals and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or Landscape Architecture

Job description

Civil/LA Site/Land Development Project Manager

We have a career opportunity for a Civil/LA site/land development project manager with a proven track record of successfully managing a broad range of projects. In this role you will both self‑perform and direct project teams in the planning and design of civil site/land development projects, as well as play an important role in managing client relationships. You will also contribute to strategic initiatives that drive the growth of the civil site/land development group.

Location

This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from our Glastonbury, CT office.

The Impact You Will Have

• Manage multiple, concurrent civil site/land development projects for municipal, public, and private clients
• Establish project goals and milestones, define responsibilities, coordinate resources, and monitor project progress
• Provide direct supervision and overall leadership for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and client needs
• Assume ownership of project financials, optimizing resource allocation and budget management to maximize profitability and client satisfaction
• Develop project scope, schedule, and budget, integrating them into work plans to streamline project execution and enhance efficiency
• Ensure the development of high‑quality engineering documents
• Adhere to all internal procedures for quality control, documentation, and project tracking
• Contribute to other project work as a technical specialist or advisor, as needed
• Attend municipal meetings for project approvals
• Mentor junior staff

What You Will Need

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Landscape Architecture from an accredited university program or related discipline required
• PE or PLA/RLA License required
• 10+ years of experience in designing/managing land development projects
• Thorough understanding of state and regional design standards
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Understand the planning and design process, how to prepare and organize a set of drawings, and deliverables that typically are associated with each phase of design
  • Accountable for full project deliverables
• A track record for adhering to design budgets and schedules
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Compensation

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the State of Connecticut Pay Transparency Laws. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary, overtime, and bonuses. Salary range: $124,000 – $165,000 USD.

Why Benesch

• Career growth that's real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit‑eligible employees
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit‑eligible employees
• Support beyond work through mentorship, hands‑on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.

If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch’s Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing [e-mail].

Benesch encourages individuals with disabilities to apply. The company will not take adverse action against any disability‑related requests.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until a suitable candidate is found.