Land Development Team Lead

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB is a team of 2,200+ engineers, scientists, planners, and designers across 30+ East Coast offices. We've been recognized as a 2025 US Best Managed Company-but what we're most proud of is the environment we've built for our people to learn, grow, and do meaningful work.

We're hiring a Project Manager, Land Development Team Lead - Civil Engineer to join our Land Development Planning & Design team in Charlotte, NC. Learn more about our Charlotte team as well as our Land Development Practice.

Why This Role is Exciting

Our Land Development group in the Carolinas is in a high-growth phase. We're building a practice that:

Delivers high-visibility projects in higher education, healthcare, mixed-use, multifamily, national homebuilders, industrial, retail/commercial, and municipal sectors
• Integrates multiple disciplines-civil, transportation, environmental, geomatics, landscape architecture, and planning
• Is focused on quality, client service, and sustainable design, not just "checking the box" to get approvals

As a Project Manager in Charlotte, you will:

• Be a key leader in how we win, deliver, and grow projects in the region
• Serve as a go-to resource for clients and internal teams
• Have a direct impact on team culture, technical standards, and junior staff development

How You'll Make an Impact

Project & Client Management

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of land development projects from concept through construction, including higher ed, healthcare, mixed-use, multifamily, and commercial/industrial sites.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to VHB's quality standards.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships, understanding their priorities, and proactively communicating project status and issues.
• Coordinate with subconsultants and internal disciplines (survey/geomatics, landscape architecture, environmental, transportation, and planning) to deliver integrated solutions.

Technical Leadership

• Oversee and review site civil design work, including site layout, grading, drainage, utilities, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and sustainable site design strategies.
• Guide the preparation of plans, specifications, engineering reports, and permit packages, ensuring accuracy and technical quality.
• Apply knowledge of local regulations, ordinances, development codes, and permitting processes (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NCDOT, and other Carolinas jurisdictions).
• Champion sustainable and resilient design approaches that improve long-term performance and community outcomes.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead project teams of engineers, designers, and support staff, providing direction, coordination, and day-to-day guidance.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical coaching, feedback, and support on career development.
• Contribute to staffing decisions, workload planning, and resource allocation to balance project needs and development opportunities for team members.
• Support and reinforce a culture of high-quality work, collaboration, and accountability.

Growth & Business Development

• Participate in-and increasingly lead-business development efforts, including proposal development, fee estimates, interviews, and client presentations.
• Help identify and cultivate new and existing client relationships in the Charlotte region and across the Carolinas.
• Collaborate with leaders in other VHB offices to pursue multi-office, multi-discipline projects and share best practices.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or a related field required; Master's degree preferred
• 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
• Experience with GIS systems is a plus

We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• 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

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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