Senior Land Development Project Manager

Verdantas LLC; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 112,500 - 137,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Paid parental leave

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

Verdantas LLC is seeking a Senior Land Development Project Manager in Wilmington, DE to lead complex site development efforts. You will guide design, planning, and approvals for diverse projects while mentoring a team of engineers and CAD staff.

You will build and maintain strong client relationships, coordinate with municipal officials and consultants, and ensure high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree required.
• 10+ years land development experience (Delaware/Maryland preferred).
• Minimum 3 years project management experience.
• P.E. or R.L.A. required; Delaware/Maryland/Pennsylvania/New Jersey preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Civil Group Leader with design and project management.
• Manage diverse land development projects including commercial, industrial, institutional, mixed-use and residential sites.
• Oversee staff engineers and CAD designers.
• Perform technical planning and site development design.
• Design and oversee site planning, grading, stormwater management, erosion & sediment control design, landscape planning.
• Prepare records and construction plans for agency/municipal review.
• Complete land development and environmental permitting applications.
• Attend meetings with municipal officials, engineers, developers, and contractors.
• Mentor and develop junior staff.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relations

Mentoring staff

Education

ABET-accredited civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HydroCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

Overview

Senior Land Development Project Manager – Wilmington, DE

Join Verdantas as a Senior Land Development Project Manager, working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality land development projects that shape resilient communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Civil Group Leader with design and project management.
• Manage a variety of land development projects including commercial, industrial, institutional, mixed‑use, and residential sites.
• Oversee a team of staff engineers and CAD designers.
• Perform technical planning and design for land or site development.
• Design and oversee site planning, grading, entrance plan design, stormwater management design, erosion & sediment control design, landscape planning, and related assessments.
• Prepare records and construction plans for agency/municipal review.
• Complete land development and environmental permitting applications.
• Attend meetings with municipal officials, engineers, developers, and contractors.
• Mentor and develop junior staff.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• 10 or more years of experience in land development (preferably in Delaware or Maryland).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing projects.
• P.E. or R.L.A. required (Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and/or New Jersey preferred).
• Proven ability to lead a team of engineers and designers.
• AutoCAD proficient; Civil 3D a plus.
• Familiarity with HydroCAD or other stormwater modeling software.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS software is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: Commences at $125,000 and is based on position, experience, and licensure.

Benefits include:

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

EEO Statement

Verdantas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate by race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status.