Land Development Senior Project Manager

VHB; Rutland (VT); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition programs

Job summary

VHB’s Vermont offices seek an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary site/civil engineering efforts for public- and private-sector projects, including ski resorts, real estate, renewable energy, infill development, and municipal infrastructure.

Working alongside talented professionals, you’ll help transform complex site challenges into practical, sustainable solutions from planning through design and delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field; Master’s degree a plus.
• 11+ years of professional site/civil design experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and HydroCAD; GIS experience a plus.
• PE (Professional Engineer) license required.
• Knowledge of VT land entitlement process and local/state permitting.

Responsibilities

• Develop site/civil engineering plans and specs for public and private projects with focus on sustainability and resiliency.
• Lead civil engineering for retail, residential, institutional, renewable energy and industrial site design including grading, drainage, utility design, and site layout.
• Prepare and review design criteria, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare schematic design, design development, and construction contract documentation.
• Lead preparation of permitting, design and construction documents.
• Lead, mentor and train junior staff; manage project financials.
• Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to discuss design/permitting issues.
• Technical and design report writing.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Work Ethic

Detail oriented

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

GIS

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s growing Vermont offices are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our collaborative Land Development team. In this role, you’ll lead multidisciplinary site/civil engineering efforts for a diverse range of public- and private-sector projects—including ski resorts, real estate, renewable energy, infill development, and state and municipal infrastructure.

Overview

VHB’s growing Vermont offices are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our collaborative Land Development team. In this role, you’ll lead multidisciplinary site/civil engineering efforts for a diverse range of public- and private-sector projects—including ski resorts, real estate, renewable energy, infill development, and state and municipal infrastructure. Working alongside talented professionals across VHB’s integrated service areas, you’ll help clients transform complex site challenges into practical, sustainable, and lasting solutions. From early planning and permitting through design and delivery, you’ll guide projects that strengthen communities, support economic growth, and create places where people and businesses can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Work independently with integrated teams of engineers, environmental scientists, and landscape architects in developing site/civil engineering plans and specifications for a multitude and public and private projects with a focus on sustainability and resiliency
• Lead and assist with civil engineering for retail, residential, institutional, renewable energy and industrial site design including grading and drainage design, utility design, and site layout
• Preparation and/or reviewing of design criteria, drawings and specifications
• Preparation of schematic design, design development, and construction contract documentation
• Lead the preparation of permitting, design and construction documents
• Lead, mentor and train junior staff
• Project task financial performance, and management of projects
• Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues
• Technical and design report writing

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
• Team oriented with ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner and collaborate effectively and positively with other emerging professionals and managers
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office, virtual, and field environment, in rural or urban environments
• Proven strong work-ethic and self-motivated to produce high quality outcomes
• Highly organized, and detail oriented, with ability to think creatively and formulate solutions in team environment
• Knowledge of local and state regulations governing site design

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field of study required, Master’s degree a plus (may substitute for 1 year of experience)
• 11+ years of professional site/civil design engineering experience, including consulting/private sector experience, required
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and HydroCAD required, GIS experience a plus
• PE (Professional Engineer) license required
• 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 $125,000 to $160,000. 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, people‑driven, future‑ready 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.