Land Development Project Manager

Salary: $76,069.50 - $133,282.50 Annually
Location : Woodbridge, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (FT)
Job Number: 202610863
Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Division: LAND DEVELOPMENT
Opening Date: 10/07/2026
Closing Date: 10/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: C43
Hiring Salary: $76,069.50 - $103,426.25


Introduction
Prince William County values Leadership at all Levels. Come be a leader with us! Prince William County's Department of Development Services is offering creative, challenging, and rewarding work as a Land Development Project Manager. We are looking for motivated professionals who will take the lead and solve problems.

About This Role:

• Manage Land Development Site Plan projects.
• Proactively resolve engineering, ordinance, proffer, and other Code issues.
• Respond to information requests.
• Provide input to the update of County Codes and guidance documents.
• Conduct site visits.
• Resolve engineering and field issues with Engineers and Site Inspectors.
• Research projects.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or G.E.D. and 6 years of related experience. Related experience is defined as work involving land development approval and/or construction processes, including but not limited to, plan and regulatory review, coordination with developers and/or their representatives, and project management.
Preferences:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban planning, or a related field.
• 3 years of professional experience related to land development tasks, such as the review of site and subdivision plans.
• 1-2 years of project management experience.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in Land Development regulations and concepts.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings/plans.
• Knowledge and application of the zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, and Design and Construction Standards Manual (DCSM).
• Experience interpreting proffers and special use conditions, as related to the Land Development process.
• Experience with independently performing project management for site development projects.
• Experience utilizing various computer software programs.

Work Schedule:

• This position works a standard Monday-Friday schedule, working 37.5 hours per week.
• This position can telework 1-2 days per week after an initial probationary period.
• This is a telework-eligible position that may revert to in-office scheduling if business needs change.

Special Requirements:

none
Starting Salary Range:

$76,069.50 - $103,426.25
We also offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

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01


I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. A resume WILL NOT be considered in determining my qualifications for this position. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in the Education and Work Experience sections on the application will be credited.

• Yes
• No

02


This position requires a High School Diploma/GED. Please select your highest level of education completed:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering, urban planning, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in an unrelated field.
• Associate degree in civil engineering, urban planning or a related field.
• Associate degree in an unrelated field.
• H.S. Diploma/GED.
• None of the above

03


This position requires a minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible professional experience appropriate to the assignment. Please select the option that reflects your level of professional experience related to land development tasks such as the review of site and/or subdivision plans. Please make sure that your response is consistent with the information you entered in the education section of this application.

• 6 or more years
• 4-5 years
• 3 years
• Less than 3 years
• No experience

04


The preference for this position is that the employee has 1-2 years of project management experience. Please select the option that reflects your level of project management experience or professional level experience managing projects. Please make sure that your response is consistent with the information you entered in the education section of this application.

• 5 years or more
• 3 - 4 years
• 1 - 2 years
• Less than 1
• No experience

05


This position's responsibilities include application of regulatory standards such as the zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance or Design and Construction Standards Manual. Please select the option that reflects your level of plan review experience or professional level experience applying regulatory standards. Please make sure that your response is consistent with the information you entered in the education section of this application.

• 5 years or more
• 3 - 4 years
• 1 - 2 years
• Less than 1
• No experience

06


Identify your knowledge and experience in Land Development regulations and concepts with specific expertise in (check all that apply):

• Interpreting engineering drawings.
• Knowledge and application of the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance and Design and Construction Standards Manual.
• Ability to comprehend technical requirements pertaining to infrastructure, transportation, environmental standards.
• Interpretation of proffers and special use conditions as related to the land development process.

07


What is your experience in independently performing project management for site development projects? (check all that apply):

• Meeting stated deadlines for plan review.
• Ability to lead agency reviewers for compliance with County, State, and Federal requirements.
• Management of targeted industry and confidential projects.
• Coordination of multi-disciplinary teams for pre- and post-submission meetings.
• Proactive issue resolution.

08


What is your ability to utilize various computer software to assist in the management of projects? (check all that apply):

• Ability to conduct property history research in land records database.
• Mastery of specialized computer software to assist in management of projects.
• Ability to utilize tools such as GIS and other technological resources.

09


Please select the number of years you have coordinated the review and management of interagency land development applications:

• No experience
• 1-2 years
• 2-4 years
• 4-6 years
• 6+ years

10


Please identify the various public sector agencies you have previously coordinated with on land development applications (select all that apply):

• Department of Development Services (Building and Land Development)
• Planning Office
• Department of Economic Development
• Department of Transportation
• Department of Public Works
• Geographic Information Systems
• Attorney
• Executive Management
• Health Department
• Service Authority
• Virginia Department of Transportation

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