Join VHB as a Senior Project Manager to help grow their expanding and innovative Land Development team in New Jersey. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team, across diverse disciplines, giving you exposure to a wide variety of projects in size and scope. Our clients include mixed-use, biotech, residential, multifamily, affordable housing, industrial, and hospitality developers. We are looking to engage professionals who want to grow in an environment where we value ethics, client engagement, positive community impact and professional growth as a path to success and building a rewarding career. This position can be based in Manasquan, Newark or Princeton, New Jersey. Learn more about VHB's Land Development team here: Land Development | VHB
Responsibilities
Direct projects by managing and delegating tasks, forecasting and proactively addressing workload, financial performance, and staffing needs, while collaborating with clients and teammates across the organization
Oversee and engage in the development of existing client relationships, including conducting periodic meetings, developing proposals and budgets, and gathering feedback with teammates
Prepare agreements and manage the creation and approval of construction plans, bid documents, technical specifications, and construction cost estimates
Analyze complex technical challenges and develop new or improved techniques, approaches, and alternative solutions
Develop engineering plans and specifications in a team environment for a multitude of projects
Skills and Attributes
Willingness to learn implementation of integrated services projects in a team with multidisciplinary skills
Knowledge of land development construction including codes and development regulations
Exhibits strong leadership skills and growth potential
Has interest in growing business development skills
Qualifications
BS in Civil Engineering
11-15+ years of increasing engineering experience on complex projects
PE licensure in NJ
Proficient in site layout, grading, utility design and stormwater management
Experience in developing and compiling/producing site plans, construction documents, specification, and engineering reports
Understanding of New Jersey market
Experience with GIS Systems is a plus – GIS is one of the tools we use to create better projects
Proficient in the following: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Project, MS Office
Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in New Jersey is 160,000-190,000. This offer is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be foundhere.
Building what’s next, together.
Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.
When you join VHB, you’ll find:
Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
Support to grow your skills and lead through change
Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment
We’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what’s next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with 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.
