Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Real Estate Senior Project Manager Job Locations US-GA-Atlanta ID 2025-5455 Category Engineering Type Regular Full-Time Career Stage Type Experienced # of Openings 1 Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

At VHB, we’re more than engineers and planners — we’re community builders. Our Atlanta Land Development Planning & Design team is growing, and we’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to help lead the way.

 

This is your opportunity to work on impactful, high-visibility projects while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. From urban mixed-use developments to institutional campuses, you’ll shape projects that leave a lasting mark on the Atlanta region and beyond.

 

Our clients include commercial and residential developers, industrial leaders, hospitality brands, higher ed and healthcare institutions, municipalities, state agencies, and private investors throughout the eastern U.S.

 

What You’ll Do

Lead and deliver site/civil engineering design and permitting for a variety of land development projects.Serve as Engineer of Record on complex, high-profile projects.Guide teams in developing site layouts, grading, stormwater management, and utility systems.Establish, build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted partner from concept through completion.Mentor and develop junior staff to ensure strong technical fundamentals and leadership growth.Coordinate with survey, environmental, transportation, planning, and legal teams to achieve successful project outcomes.Ensure quality control, manage budgets, and track milestones for multiple projects.Drive business development, identifying opportunities, leading proposals, and expanding VHB’s presence in the Atlanta market.Partners with Atlanta Office Leadership and Marketing Director to lead strategic pursuit decisions

What We’re Looking For

Expertise in site design, layout, grading, hardscape, drainage, and plantingKnowledge of land development construction, codes, and regulationsFamiliarity with construction materials, detailing, and specificationsExperience with sustainable design (LEED, Envision, low-impact design)Strong design, problem-solving, and analytical skillsExcellent communication and presentation abilitiesSelf-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple prioritiesProven success delivering institutional or real estate development projectsStrong business acumen and collaborative leadership skillsExisting relationships and contacts at the decision-making level

Qualifications

BS in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred) and Professional Engineer (PE) license.8–11+ years of civil engineering experience in institutional and/or real estate land development.Proven experience managing projects on time and on budget.Strong technical expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Hydroflow, Microsoft Project, and MS Office.Knowledge of LEED, Envision, and sustainable design practices.Exceptional communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.An established network of Atlanta-area contacts and a track record of generating new business opportunities. Candidates shall provide a list of key project experiences detailing their specific roles and responsibilities on each projectExamples of work product may be requested 

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 innovationOpportunity to work on complex, transformational projectsCommunity and social responsibility as sustainable stewards Focus on learning, development, and career growthBest-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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