Virginia Civil Project Manager – Land Development Lead

Charles P. Johnson & Associates, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles P. Johnson & Associates, Inc. (CPJ) seeks a seasoned Project Manager for our Civil Engineering Division in Fairfax, Virginia.

You will lead land development projects from concept to final approval, coordinating with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal design teams to deliver high-quality site plans. The role requires a Virginia PE license and 8–12 years’ experience, with strong client communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia PE license required.
• 8–12 years of civil land development experience.
• Experience preparing/managing site plans within Northern Virginia jurisdictions.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil land development projects from concept through final approval and permitting.
• Serve as main contact for clients, municipalities, and review agencies.
• Oversee and review site plan preparation for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary internal project teams and ensure quality control of plans.
• Navigate entitlement, zoning, bonding, and permitting processes.
• Support proposal development, scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Attend client and agency meetings and occasional public hearings.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Regulatory knowledge

Multi-project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

StormCAD

WaterCAD

Job description

Charles P. Johnson & Associates, Inc. (CPJ) seeks a seasoned Project Manager for our Civil Engineering Division in Fairfax, Virginia.

You will lead land development projects from concept to final approval, coordinating with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal design teams to deliver high-quality site plans. The role requires a Virginia PE license and 8–12 years’ experience, with strong client communication and project management skills.