Senior Land Development Project Manager

Senior Land Development Project Manager Owings Mills, MD | Baltimore, MD Lead High-Impact Projects Across the Mid-Atlantic An exciting leadership opportunity is available for a Senior Land Development Project Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering complex civil/site projects throughout the Baltimore–Washington region . This is more than a project management role—it’s an opportunity to drive strategy, mentor teams, and build lasting client partnerships while shaping communities through high-profile land development and urban redevelopment projects. The Opportunity As a Senior Project Manager, you will take ownership of large-scale, complex land development projects from concept through construction. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients, lead high-performing teams, and contribute to the continued growth of a dynamic, multidisciplinary practice. What You’ll Do Lead with impact — Manage civil/site development projects from planning and design through permitting, construction, and closeout Drive performance — Oversee scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and quality across multiple concurrent projects Own client relationships — Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted partner across public and private sector clients Mentor and inspire — Guide and develop engineers at all levels while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture Ensure technical excellence — Review plans, reports, and specifications for quality, accuracy, and compliance Navigate complex approvals — Lead permitting efforts and engage with agencies, municipalities, and stakeholders Grow the business — Support proposals, develop scopes and fees, and contribute to strategic pursuits Stay technically engaged — Provide direction in site design, grading, stormwater, utilities, and permitting Manage financial performance — Oversee project profitability, invoicing, forecasting, and cash flow What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred) Professional Engineer (PE) in MD, DC, or VA (or ability to obtain) 15+ years of progressive experience in land development engineering Proven track record leading projects, managing teams, and building client relationships Strong knowledge of regional permitting processes (MD/DC/VA) Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills What Sets You Apart Expertise in grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and erosion control Experience with stormwater modeling tools (Hydraflow, HydroCAD, etc.) Active involvement in industry organizations or business development Experience with proposals, scope negotiation, and managing additional services Why This Role Stands Out Leadership visibility — Play a key role influencing projects, teams, and client relationships High-impact portfolio — Work on diverse projects ranging from large-scale developments to complex urban sites Growth opportunity — Be part of an expanding practice with strong upward mobility Collaborative environment — Partner with top-tier professionals in a multidisciplinary setting Meaningful work — Help shape the communities and infrastructure of the Mid-Atlantic region If you’re ready to step into a senior leadership role where your expertise and vision will directly impact projects, clients, and team success, this is an opportunity worth exploring. Please apply now. #J-18808-Ljbffr AEC Talent Acquisition