Project Manager, Land Development

The Thrasher Group; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flex Fridays

Paid time off

Job summary

The Thrasher Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager for our Land Development team in Charleston, WV. You will lead projects from concept to completion, manage client communications, and contribute to business development while mentoring next-generation engineers.

Education includes a BS in Civil Engineering; PE licensure is required, and 5–15 years of land development experience is preferred. This on-site role offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university required; other engineering degrees considered based on relevant experience.
• PE certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of construction plans; perform or review calculations for design, grade lines, alignments, and drainage.
• Oversee preparation of plans for permitting and construction of land development projects, including design, layout, grading, drainage, and E&S controls.
• Prepare detailed project cost estimates.
• Mentor junior staff and support their professional growth.
• Assist clients with bidding and construction administration.
• Coordinate with construction inspection personnel and review daily field reports to ensure contracted work meets design intent.
• Manage all aspects of project delivery including client communication, financial management, and internal and external team coordination.
• Participate in business development activities including client meetings, proposals, RFQ submissions, and strategic planning with division leadership and marketing staff.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Mentoring

Business development

Budgeting

Team coordination

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

PE licensure

Job description

About Thrasher

The Thrasher Group has been improving the communities where we live and work since 1983 – not as outside consultants, but as residents and neighbors. Thrasher is the largest privately owned architecture, engineering, and surveying firm in West Virginia, and maintains a growing presence in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Our roots throughout central Appalachia and the Mid-Atlantic region have allowed us to build a reputation for doing meaningful work for communities of all sizes.

What does this mean for you? Thrasher provides real opportunities to be a part of vital projects, handle real-world responsibility, and develop a career that grows with you. Our multi-disciplinary teams work across the full life cycle of a project and with an array of industry professionals – giving you the knowledge and experience to do more. In short, we're not a steppingstone. Thrasher is a firm where people build better careers and better communities, all in the places they call home.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Land Development team and lead projects from concept to completion. In this role, you will manage all aspects of project delivery while contributing to business development and mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of construction plans; perform or review calculations for design, grade lines, alignments, and drainage
• Oversee preparation of plans for permitting and construction of land development projects, including design, layout, grading, drainage, and E&S controls
• Prepare detailed project cost estimates
• Mentor junior staff and support their professional growth
• Assist clients with bidding and construction administration
• Coordinate with construction inspection personnel and review daily field reports to ensure contracted work meets design intent
• Manage all aspects of project delivery including client communication, financial management, and internal and external team coordination
• Participate in business development activities including client meetings, proposals, RFQ submissions, and strategic planning with division leadership and marketing staff

What You'll Bring

Education: BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university required; other engineering degrees considered based on relevant experience

Experience: 5–15 years of relevant land development experience preferred

Licensure: PE certification required

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; a Health Savings Account with company contributions; company-paid short- and long-term disability; and a $100,000 life insurance policy paid for by the company. We also offer supplemental life, dental, and vision insurance, along with accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage for added peace of mind.

We invest in our employees' futures through a traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to a 4% company match, profit sharing, and discretionary bonuses. Employees enjoy paid time off, paid parental leave, and support for continuing education and professional registrations, plus assistance with warehouse club memberships, gym fees, and race entry fees.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance and offer schedule flexibility within a family-oriented culture, including Flex Fridays — a chance for employees to wrap up early once their week's work is done.

Pre-employment drug screening and background checks required. Must be authorized to work in the United States. EEO / AA / E-Verify employer.