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 would be based in our Chantilly or Annandale, VA office. This position is in-office 5 days a week.
Qualifications of an Ideal Candidate:
Possess a Bachelor's degree (or other advanced degree) in planning, business, real estate, finance, architecture, engineering, construction management, or another related field.
Have 3-5 years of managing commercial and residential land development projects through the approval processes
Display strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Possess ability to read plans and understand entitlement processes
Having experience with construction management and AutoCAD is a plus
Embody initiative, analytical thinking, adaptivity, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Managing and facilitating multiple development-related applications and projects from the beginning to the end of processes within various governing jurisdictions within a fast-paced environment. Proactively identifying and completing all steps and actions to reach desired outcomes.
Managing and directing 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)
Representing 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
Coordinating bidding and pre-construction efforts, including contractor outreach, bid review support, and transitioning projects from design into construction. Also conducting site visits, reviewing construction progress, coordinating with contractors, ensuring plan compliance, and maintaining schedules.
Supporting projects through the construction phase by performing site observations, coordinating with contractors and consultants, and assisting in the resolution of field issues.
Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities to contribute to Urban’s growth
What Urban Provides You:
Above-market compensation and excellent 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.