Senior Land Development Lead (Hybrid) — Meaningful Projects

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

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.