Senior Land Development Project Leader — Growth & Client Impact

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative multidisciplinary environment

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Land Development to lead projects across various locations. The role involves managing project delivery, enhancing client relationships, and pursuing new business opportunities. Ideal candidates will have over 11 years of experience, including at least 8 years in project management, along with a DE license. The position emphasizes leadership, client relations, and complex project management in a collaborative environment. Salary ranges from $150,000 to $170,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of professional experience, including 8 years of project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) license required.
• Solid understanding of project accounting, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Proven ability to prepare proposals and manage project development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver land development projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, building long-term relationships.
• Actively pursue new business by leveraging an established professional network.
• Manage project financials including budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.
• Collaborate across disciplines and mentor team members.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Business development

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical field

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join Us

Take the Lead as a Sr. Project Manager/Site Engineer — Shape Communities from the Ground Up

Are you driven to lead complex land development projects that balance technical excellence, regulatory navigation, and meaningful community impact? Do you thrive at guiding multidisciplinary teams, building trusted client partnerships, and delivering projects from early site evaluation through design, permitting, and construction?

Join Us

Take the Lead as a Sr. Project Manager/Site Engineer — Shape Communities from the Ground Up

Are you driven to lead complex land development projects that balance technical excellence, regulatory navigation, and meaningful community impact? Do you thrive at guiding multidisciplinary teams, building trusted client partnerships, and delivering projects from early site evaluation through design, permitting, and construction?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Project Manager/Site Engineer to join our Land Development Team in Cary, NC; Charlotte, NC; Columbia, SC; or Richmond, VA. This is a senior level leadership role for a proven project manager and business developer who is ready to grow client relationships, lead complex projects, and help expand CHA’s presence across the Southeast.

As a Senior Project Manager at CHA, you will lead land development projects from pursuit through delivery—ensuring they are executed on time, within scope, and on budget—while maintaining a strong focus on client satisfaction and financial performance. Approximately 50% of this role is dedicated to business development, including leveraging existing client relationships, pursuing new opportunities, and driving repeat work.

This position is ideal for a professional who combines technical expertise with strong client-facing and leadership skills and is motivated by growing both projects and people.

What You'll Do

• Lead and deliver land development projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, building long-term relationships and expanding client accounts
• Actively pursue new business by leveraging an established professional network, identifying leads, and executing client pursuit strategies
• Prepare and oversee proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and project closeout documentation
• Manage project financials, including budgets, forecasts, billing, and cash flow
• Interpret and administer client contracts and ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Collaborate across disciplines and offices to deliver integrated solutions
• Mentor and motivate team members while fostering strong internal relationships
• Represent CHA through networking, industry involvement, and client engagement
  
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in related technical field required
• Minimum of11 years of professional experience, including 8 years of project management experience required
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) license required
• Demonstrated success expanding client bases, winning pursuits, and driving revenue growth
• An established network of clients capable of generating new business opportunities
• Strong experience managing client relationships and complex, multi-project workloads
• Proven ability to prepare proposals, manage project development, and support organizational growth goals
• Solid understanding of project accounting, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash management
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and adapt to diverse audiences
• Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed
  
  

Why You'll Love It Here

• Lead impactful land development projects that shape communities while balancing environmental, regulatory, and stakeholder considerations
• Strengthen your leadership and project management skills within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
• Flexible work environment with opportunities for local and occasional travel
  
  

Curious about the impactful work our Land Development team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to sustainable solutions by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/land-development/ .

Salary Range

$150,000 - $170,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.