Land Development Project Manager

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. With a team of over 1,900 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, we partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world. Ready to shape the future of resilient communities? Verdantas is on the lookout for a passionate Land Development Project Manager to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team in Wilmington, DE . This is your chance to manage impactful projects that blend innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, while advancing our mission to make the world a better place through science and technology. The most successful candidate for this position will have a background in land development and be able to tackle everyday project management needs for our clients, staff, and our internal multidisciplinary teams. If you enjoy the challenge of contributing to several long-term projects while also achieving the satisfaction of seeing short-term projects through to completion, this role is for you! At Verdantas, we don’t just build infrastructure, we build careers. Named the #1 firm to work for in 2025 by Zweig Group , we offer a culture rooted in empathy, creativity, and life balance. What you\'ll do: Managing a variety of land development projects spanning commercial, industrial, institutional, mixed-use, etc. Perform technical planning and design work associated with land or site development Develop new clients and build on and maintain relationships with existing clients Design and oversee site planning, grading, entrance plan design, stormwater management design, erosion & sediment control design, landscape planning, and assessments Prepare records and construction plans for agency/municipal review Completion of various land development and environmental permitting applications Attend meetings with municipal officials, engineers, developers, and contractors Candidate should be a critical thinker, be willing to learn through trial and error, and be self-motivated Mentor and develop junior staff What you bring: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited institution 5-10 years of experience working in land development 1 year of Project management experience P.E. or R.L.A. preferred Project Management certifications preferred Demonstrated ability & experience leading a team of engineers and designers AutoCAD proficient, Civil 3D a plus Salary Range: The compensation range starts at $95,000 and is based on the position, experience, and licensure. Benefits: 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 Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce. Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet #J-18808-Ljbffr