Urban, Ltd.
Land Development / Real Estate Development Manager
Urban, Ltd., Chantilly, Virginia, United States, 22021
HR Director at Urban Engineering - Business Leadership & Talent Attraction
Who we are:
Urban Ltd provides full-service civil engineering, transportation engineering, land planning, landscape architecture, and surveying services to private and public sector clients throughout the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
Urban Ltd. is seeking a
Land Development / Real Estate Development Manager
to lead commercial and residential land development projects through the entitlement, design, and construction phases. This role serves as an
owner’s representative , managing consultants, agencies, and approvals to achieve project goals. Successful candidates will join one of the Washington, DC region’s premier civil engineering and land development firms and work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where driven professionals deliver high-quality, meaningful development outcomes.
Successful candidates would be based in our Chantilly or Annandale, VA office.
This position is in the office, 5 days a week.
Core Responsibilities:
Manages and facilitates multiple development-related applications and projects from the beginning to the end of processes within various governing jurisdictions within a fast-paced environment. Proactively identifies and completes all steps and actions to reach desired outcomes.
Manages and directs the work of engineering and professional consultants to achieve agreed-upon objectives/schedules, ensure compliance with regulations, and produce high quality work products (e.g., wetland permits, environmental site assessments, noise and transportation studies)
Represents owners for development projects - An advocate who manages the project from concept to completion to ensure it meets the owner's goals, budget, and schedule (crucial liaison between the owner and the project team (architects, engineers, contractors, etc.). Going the extra mile for our clients
Coordinates bidding and pre-construction efforts, including contractor outreach, bid review support, and transitioning projects from design into construction. Also conducts site visits, reviews construction progress, coordinates with contractors, ensures plan compliance, and maintains schedules.
Supports projects through the construction phase by performing site observations, coordinating with contractors and consultants, and assisting in the resolution of field issues.
Identifies and pursues new business opportunities to contribute to Urban’s growth
Desired Skills and Abilities:
Initiative: An energetic self-starter who is proactive to identify challenges and solve them.
Communication: Strong oral and written skills across all levels, both internally and externally
Interpersonal – Establishing, building and maintaining strong working relationships clients, agency review staff and team members
Analytical Thinking: Collect, sort, analyze and effectively use data to produce outcomes
Adaptive - Flexible to change priorities and overcome unexpected challenges
Teamwork – Provides exceptional collaboration and support of co-workers, clients, and consultants.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in planning, business, real estate, finance, architecture, engineering, construction management or another related field.
3-5 years of managing commercial and residential land development projects through the approval processes
Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to read plans and understand entitlement processes
Experience with construction management and AutoCAD is a plus
Urban's Most Important Asset Is Our People, As Our People Make Our Clients' Visions A Reality
Founded in 1967, Urban is a stable base upon which to begin or advance your career.
Learn new technical skills, work on interesting and dynamic projects, and achieve career growth in an industry-leading company. Urban has an excellent reputation, with numerous awards and recognition from industry organizations.
What Urban Provides You:
Very competitive compensation
and
benefits package .
Substantial
401K
contribution.
$0 Health Insurance Premium option.
Daily direct access to senior staff who provide
mentorship and training.
Flexible and casual work environment
to help maintain a
healthy work and life balance .
Collaborative
project teams that leverage individual strengths, fostering shared success and growth.
Backlog of work to ensure
career stability.
Ongoing,
high-profile projects
in and around the Mid-Atlantic region.
Urban Ltd. is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Management
Civil Engineering
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Urban Ltd provides full-service civil engineering, transportation engineering, land planning, landscape architecture, and surveying services to private and public sector clients throughout the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
Urban Ltd. is seeking a
Land Development / Real Estate Development Manager
to lead commercial and residential land development projects through the entitlement, design, and construction phases. This role serves as an
owner’s representative , managing consultants, agencies, and approvals to achieve project goals. Successful candidates will join one of the Washington, DC region’s premier civil engineering and land development firms and work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where driven professionals deliver high-quality, meaningful development outcomes.
Successful candidates would be based in our Chantilly or Annandale, VA office.
This position is in the office, 5 days a week.
Core Responsibilities:
Manages and facilitates multiple development-related applications and projects from the beginning to the end of processes within various governing jurisdictions within a fast-paced environment. Proactively identifies and completes all steps and actions to reach desired outcomes.
Manages and directs the work of engineering and professional consultants to achieve agreed-upon objectives/schedules, ensure compliance with regulations, and produce high quality work products (e.g., wetland permits, environmental site assessments, noise and transportation studies)
Represents owners for development projects - An advocate who manages the project from concept to completion to ensure it meets the owner's goals, budget, and schedule (crucial liaison between the owner and the project team (architects, engineers, contractors, etc.). Going the extra mile for our clients
Coordinates bidding and pre-construction efforts, including contractor outreach, bid review support, and transitioning projects from design into construction. Also conducts site visits, reviews construction progress, coordinates with contractors, ensures plan compliance, and maintains schedules.
Supports projects through the construction phase by performing site observations, coordinating with contractors and consultants, and assisting in the resolution of field issues.
Identifies and pursues new business opportunities to contribute to Urban’s growth
Desired Skills and Abilities:
Initiative: An energetic self-starter who is proactive to identify challenges and solve them.
Communication: Strong oral and written skills across all levels, both internally and externally
Interpersonal – Establishing, building and maintaining strong working relationships clients, agency review staff and team members
Analytical Thinking: Collect, sort, analyze and effectively use data to produce outcomes
Adaptive - Flexible to change priorities and overcome unexpected challenges
Teamwork – Provides exceptional collaboration and support of co-workers, clients, and consultants.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in planning, business, real estate, finance, architecture, engineering, construction management or another related field.
3-5 years of managing commercial and residential land development projects through the approval processes
Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to read plans and understand entitlement processes
Experience with construction management and AutoCAD is a plus
Urban's Most Important Asset Is Our People, As Our People Make Our Clients' Visions A Reality
Founded in 1967, Urban is a stable base upon which to begin or advance your career.
Learn new technical skills, work on interesting and dynamic projects, and achieve career growth in an industry-leading company. Urban has an excellent reputation, with numerous awards and recognition from industry organizations.
What Urban Provides You:
Very competitive compensation
and
benefits package .
Substantial
401K
contribution.
$0 Health Insurance Premium option.
Daily direct access to senior staff who provide
mentorship and training.
Flexible and casual work environment
to help maintain a
healthy work and life balance .
Collaborative
project teams that leverage individual strengths, fostering shared success and growth.
Backlog of work to ensure
career stability.
Ongoing,
high-profile projects
in and around the Mid-Atlantic region.
Urban Ltd. is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Management
Civil Engineering
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