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

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

Skills and Attributes

• 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

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/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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