Land Engineering Team Lead
About The Position
Senior Project Manager / Team Lead – Land Engineering | Hybrid | Charlotte, NC VHB’s Charlotte, NC office is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Team Lead to join our site/civil land development team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of high-impact projects across private real estate, higher education, healthcare, parks and recreation, and local government sectors. We're looking for a leader who is design-oriented, technically driven, and passionate about mentoring engineers and delivering projects that bring clients back again and again. Learn more about VHB's Land Development team here: Land Development | VHB Learn more about Life at VHB Charlotte!
Requirements
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong background in site layout, grading, utility design, and stormwater management
- Experience with private real estate, institutional, and local government projects
- Proven leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills
- Critical thinker with strong multitasking abilities
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail
- Self-motivated and passionate about delivering outstanding results
- BS in Civil Engineering or a related field required
- PE (Professional Engineer) licensure in North Carolina required
- 8 – 11+ years of experience in site/civil engineering design, project management, and team leadership
- Relevant experience with higher education, healthcare, parks and recreation, and/or local government sectors
- Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Project, and MS Office Suite
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred
- Experience with GIS systems is a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop site/civil engineering plans and specifications for projects in institutional, healthcare, higher education, private real estate, parks and recreation, and local government sectors
- Deliver high-quality, technically sound projects that foster long-term client relationships
- Mentor and teach junior engineers, offering both technical direction and career development support
- Provide consistent quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) throughout project lifecycles
- Manage small to large-scale projects from concept through construction
- Build, guide, and lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary land development engineering team
- Identify and pursue new project opportunities and assist in proposal preparation
- Prepare and review land development design and permitting documents
- Maintain strong client relations and oversee project financial performance
- Attend and lead meetings with clients, agencies, and stakeholders to discuss design and permitting issues
- Oversee design activities during the Construction Administration phase
Benefits
- Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
- Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
- Focus on learning, development, and career growth
- Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
