Senior Civil Land Development Project Manager

Department: Wilmington-DE

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Wilmington, DE

Reporting To: Veronica Dube

Compensation: $120,000 - $135,000 / year

Description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose.  At Verdantas, we are pioneers in delivering a comprehensive suite of environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, cutting-edge modeling, and digital technology services.  Specializing in thriving markets with strong growth trends, we play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable project outcomes across diverse sectors such as power, renewable energy, water resources, government land use, and transportation infrastructure.

Our dynamic team, comprised of environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, collaborate closely with clients, harnessing state-of-the-art technology to provide highly accurate datasets and models that tackle intricate environmental and infrastructure challenges.  We pride ourselves on going beyond conventional problem-solving; we function as strategic partners, actively assisting clients in realizing their infrastructure and sustainability goals.

Verdantas stands at the forefront with a robust team of nearly 1,000 professionals, including top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical experts strategically positioned throughout the U.S.  Our commitment to excellence is grounded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve.  As a reliable partner, Verdantas offers integrated solutions and forward-thinking strategies in environmental consulting, engineering, and digital technology services.

Join us on this journey where your skills and passion align with our mission to create a sustainable future through groundbreaking solutions.  At Verdantas, your career transcends traditional boundaries, and your impact extends far beyond the workplace.  Discover a workplace where your talents thrive, and your contributions make a lasting difference.

We are seeking a Senior Land Development Project Manager to join our Civil Engineering Group in the Wilmington, DE, Dover, DE, Lewes, DE, or Bel Air, MD office.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Civil Group Leader with Design and Project Management
• Manage various land development projects spanning commercial, industrial, institutional, mixed-use, residential, etc.
• Oversee a team of staff engineers and CAD Designers
• Perform technical planning and design work associated with land or site development
• Design and oversee site planning, grading, entrance plan design, stormwater management design, erosion & sediment control design, landscape planning, and assessments
• Prepare record 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, be self-motivated, and willing to put the full effort into the task at hand
• Mentor and develop junior staff
• Develop new clients and build on and maintain relationships with existing clients

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
• 10 or more years of experience in land development (preferably in Delaware or Maryland)
  • Minimum of 3 years experience managing projects
• P.E. required (Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey preferred)
• Demonstrated ability & experience to lead a team of engineers and designers
• AutoCAD proficient, Civil 3D a plus
• Familiarity with HydroCAD or other stormwater modeling software
• Familiarity with ArcGIS software is a plus

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