Land Development Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

VHB's growing Vermont offices are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our collaborative Land Development team. In this role, you'll lead multidisciplinary site/civil engineering efforts for a diverse range of public- and private-sector projects—including ski resorts, real estate, renewable energy, infill development, and state and municipal infrastructure.

Working alongside talented professionals across VHB's integrated service areas, you'll help clients transform complex site challenges into practical, sustainable, and lasting solutions. From early planning and permitting through design and delivery, you'll guide projects that strengthen communities, support economic growth, and create places where people and businesses can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Work independently with integrated teams of engineers, environmental scientists, and landscape architects in developing site/civil engineering plans and specifications for a multitude and public and private projects with a focus on sustainability and resiliency
• Lead and assist with civil engineering for retail, residential, institutional, renewable energy and industrial site design including grading and drainage design, utility design, and site layout
• Preparation and/or reviewing of design criteria, drawings and specifications
• Preparation of schematic design, design development, and construction contract documentation
• Lead the preparation of permitting, design and construction documents
• Lead, mentor and train junior staff
• Project task financial performance, and management of projects
• Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues
• Technical and design report writing

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
• Team oriented with ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner and collaborate effectively and positively with other emerging professionals and managers
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office, virtual, and field environment, in rural or urban environments
• Proven strong work-ethic and self-motivated to produce high quality outcomes
• Highly organized, and detail oriented, with ability to think creatively and formulate solutions in team environment
• Knowledge of local and state regulations governing site design

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field of study required, Master's degree a plus (may substitute for 1 year of experience)
• 11+ years of professional site/civil design engineering experience, including consulting/private sector experience, required
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and HydroCAD required, GIS experience a plus
• PE (Professional Engineer) license required
• Solid understanding of the typical land entitlement process in VT including permitting at the local and state level preferred

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.