Land Development Team Lead, Senior Project Manager

VHB • Charlotte, NC

1d • $150,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

VHB is hiring a Land Development Team Lead, Senior Project Manager for its Land Development Planning & Design team in Charlotte, North Carolina. The role will lead projects and help grow VHB’s high-growth Land Development practice in the Carolinas, delivering work across sectors including higher education, healthcare, mixed-use, multifamily, commercial and industrial, and municipal projects. The practice brings together civil engineering, transportation, environmental, geomatics, landscape architecture, and planning, with an emphasis on quality, client service, and sustainable design.

The position leads land development projects from concept through construction, serving as a key regional leader in winning, delivering, and growing projects. It manages client relationships and project scope, schedule, budget, and risk; oversees site civil design and technical deliverables; coordinates internal disciplines and subconsultants; and applies relevant local and regional regulations and permitting processes. The role also leads and mentors project teams, contributes to staffing and workload planning, and supports business development through proposals, fee estimates, interviews, presentations, and client relationship development.

This is a full-time position based in Charlotte, NC, with a flexible, hybrid work environment. The stated annual base salary range is $150,000–$180,000. Eligible employees may also receive incentive and spot bonuses and merit-based salary increases. VHB describes a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative, inclusive, technology-empowered culture focused on learning, development, and community-impact work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in North Carolina.
• 11–15+ years of experience in site/civil engineering design, project management, and team leadership.
• Relevant experience in higher education, healthcare, parks and recreation, and/or local government sectors.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Experience with GIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of land development projects from concept through construction.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risk to meet delivery timelines, budgets, and VHB quality standards.
• Serve as a primary client contact, build relationships, understand client priorities, and communicate project status and issues.
• Coordinate subconsultants and internal survey/geomatics, landscape architecture, environmental, transportation, and planning disciplines.
• Oversee and review site civil design, including site layout, grading, drainage, utilities, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and sustainable site design.
• Guide preparation of plans, specifications, engineering reports, and permit packages, ensuring technical accuracy and quality.
• Apply local regulations, ordinances, development codes, and permitting processes in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NCDOT, and other Carolinas jurisdictions.
• Champion sustainable and resilient design approaches that support long-term performance and community outcomes.
• Lead project teams of engineers, designers, and support staff, providing direction, coordination, and day-to-day guidance.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through technical coaching, feedback, and career-development support.
• Contribute to staffing decisions, workload planning, and resource allocation.
• Support a culture of high-quality work, collaboration, and accountability.
• Participate in and increasingly lead business development, including proposals, fee estimates, interviews, and client presentations.
• Identify and cultivate new and existing client relationships in Charlotte and across the Carolinas.
• Collaborate with leaders in other VHB offices to pursue multi-office, multi-discipline projects and share best practices.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Recognition programs.
• Annual incentive compensation bonuses for eligible employees.
• Spot bonuses for eligible employees.
• Merit-based salary increases.
• Flexible, hybrid work environment.
• Learning and development opportunities supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior