Land Development Project Manager

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Winooski (VT); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) in Vermont is seeking a Land Development Project Manager to guide diverse projects from early planning through delivery in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

You will manage client relationships, prepare proposals and budgets, develop construction plans and specs, mentor teammates, and apply sustainable solutions for communities and infrastructure. A BS in Civil Engineering, PE licensure, and 8–11+ years’ experience on complex projects are required; AutoCAD

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related degree.
• 8–11+ years of increasing engineering experience on complex projects.
• PE licensure.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and HydroCAD; GIS experience a plus.
• Solid understanding of VT land entitlement and permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Direct projects by managing and delegating tasks, forecasting workload and staffing, while collaborating with clients and teammates.
• Oversee development of client relationships, including meetings, proposals, budgets, and feedback.
• Prepare agreements and manage construction plans, bid documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Analyze technical challenges and develop innovative approaches.
• Promote career development and mentoring within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Client relations

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or related degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

GIS

Job description

Join VHB as a Land Development Project Manager to help grow our expanding and innovative team in Winooski, Vermont. 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 diverse range of clients include ski resorts, real estate, renewable energy, infill development, and state and municipal infrastructure projects.

We are looking to engage professionals who want to help clients transform complex site challenges into practical, sustainable, and lasting solutions. From early planning and permitting through design and delivery, you'll help guide projects that strengthen communities, support economic growth, and create places where people and businesses can thrive.

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
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and HydroCAD required, GIS experience a plus
• Solid understanding of the typical land entitlement process in VT including permitting at the local and state level preferred

The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in Vermont, is $105,000 to $135,000. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.

Annual base salary is one component of VHB's Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience , including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.

Details on VHB's benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist

Building what's next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, peopledriven, futureready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When you join VHB, you'll find:

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

We're growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what's next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with 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.