Project Manager - Land Development

If you're passionate about the design and function of the built environment, find beauty in and want to protect the natural environment, and want to work with others that feel the same, join our team! LaBella’s multi-disciplinary team of architects, designers, engineers, managers, and environmental scientists work every day to make our world more functional, beautiful, and safe. LaBella is an employee-owned firm with annual accolades for workplace culture, growth, ethics, and philanthropy. We cultivate each employee’s growth, expand our expertise, and bring out the best in every client project.

Job Description

LaBella is looking for a Civil Engineer who both wants to advance both personally and professionally while finding solutions to complex site issues in Frederick, MD. Our Land Development and Renewable Energy teams are looking for a creative individual who desires collaborating on projects from master planning through final construction close out. Working in a fast-paced environment and creating relationships, both with our internal teams as well as with our client partners, are key functions of the daily responsibilities. The individual is subject to working on a variety of project types, including residential complexes, commercial developments, industrial facilities, renewable energy power plants, athletic field design, education improvements, and more.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, scheduling, developing, coordinating, directing, and managing a variety of land development projects and portfolios.
• Preparing various types of related reports and studies and securing local approvals and permits for projects.
• Contribute to marketing of the firm and development of new business by initiating relationships with new clients, maintaining relationships with current clients, and key individuals of other organizations and companies.
• Developing and evaluating plans and criteria for land development projects as well as planning and coordinating activities to be carried out by others including in-house engineers, designers, and surveyors and outside specialty consultants.
• Develop an understanding of local/state jurisdictional requirements for land development and construction permits, applications and approvals.
• Represent clients and the firm during public hearings, community engagement meetings, etc.
• Assist in the training of junior staff in sound engineering practices and technical requirements necessary for licensure.

Requirements

• BS in civil engineering.
• 5-10 years of experience, including experience in other land development projects
• Licensed PE in the state of Maryland is preferred.
• Must have a firm understanding of the Maryland Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D
• Ideal candidate has the traits of a team player who is enthusiastic about all aspects of engineering and project management and can lead projects from planning and preliminary engineering through design and construction.
• Must have good communication skills, be a team player and be able to relate well to project team and clients.
• Ability to manage workload and budgets as allocated.
• Experience with HydroCAD or other hydrologic modeling software
• Ability to travel to job sites and public hearings as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Use a computer and keyboard.
• Drive a passenger vehicle.
• Ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Wear personal protective equipment.

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.