Land Development Project Manager

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse culture of collaboration

Opportunity on transformational projects

Best-in-class benefits

Flexible, hybrid workplace

Job summary

A leading planning and engineering firm is seeking a Land Development Project Manager in Raleigh, NC to drive impactful projects. This role emphasizes ethical client engagement and professional growth while managing diverse projects in land development. Candidates should possess a BS in Civil Engineering, with 8-11 years of relevant experience and leadership skills. Ideal for professionals looking to grow in a supportive environment. Join a dynamic team dedicated to community-focused development.

Qualifications

• 8-11 years of increasing engineering experience on complex projects preferred.
• PE licensure in NC or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Proficient in site layout, grading, utility design, and stormwater management.

Responsibilities

• Direct projects by managing and delegating tasks.
• Oversee existing client relationships and develop proposals.
• Prepare agreements and manage creation of construction plans.

Skills

Leadership skills

Business development interest

Knowledge of land development codes

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or related degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Project

GIS Systems

Job description

VHB, a leading firm in Planning, Engineering, and Environmental Sciences with offices from Maine to Florida, is seeking professionals who value ethics, client engagement, community impact, and professional development as the keys to a successful and rewarding career. Come grow your future with us!

Join VHB's Raleigh NC Office as a Land Development Project Manager to help grow their expanding and innovative Land Development and Planning and Design 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 clients include mixed-use, biotech, residential, multifamily, affordable housing, industrial, and hospitality developers.

VHB's Land Development Team is seeking passionate professionals to join our team supporting impactful projects like the Birch & Branch Apartments in Southeast Raleigh – a 180‑unit affordable housing development. We are addressing key infrastructure and environmental challenges to help bring this community‑focused project to life. We are looking to engage professionals who want to grow in an environment where we value ethics, client engagement, positive community impact, and professional growth as a path to success and building a rewarding career.

Learn more about VHB's Land Development team here: Land Development | VHB

Responsibilities

• Direct projects by managing and delegating tasks, forecasting and proactively addressing workload, financial performance, and staffing needs, while collaborating with clients and teammates across the organization
• Oversee and engage in the development of existing client relationships, including conducting periodic meetings, developing proposals and budgets, and gathering feedback with teammates
• Prepare agreements and manage the creation and approval of construction plans, bid documents, technical specifications, and construction cost estimates
• Analyze complex technical challenges and develop new or improved techniques, approaches, and alternative solutions
• Promote career development, training and career path planning for all of your direct team members.
• Develop engineering plans and specifications in a team environment for a multitude of projects

Skills and Attributes

• Willingness to learn implementation of integrated services projects in a team with multidisciplinary skills
• Knowledge of land development construction including codes and development regulations
• Exhibits strong leadership skills and growth potential
• Has interest in growing business development skills

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related degree
• 8‑11 years of increasing engineering experience on complex projects preferred
• PE licensure in NC or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Proficient in site layout, grading, utility design and stormwater management
• Experience in developing and compiling/producing site plans, construction documents, specification, and engineering reports
• Understanding of North Carolina market
• Experience with GIS Systems is a plus – GIS is one of the tools we use to create better projects
• Proficient in the following: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Project, MS Office

Benefits

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best‑in‑class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join 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.