Land Engineering Project Manager
VHB Brentwood, New York, United States · $105K–$145K/yr
Civil Engineering · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The Project Manager will develop site and civil engineering plans while leading a multi-dimensional team of professionals. They are responsible for managing project scope, budgets, and schedules while coordinating with clients and regulatory agencies.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and possess 5-8+ years of professional civil design experience. A PE license is required, along with proficiency in AutoCAD and related design software.
Benefits
Full description
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Project Manager – Land Engineering | Hybrid | Hauppauge, NY
VHB’s growing Hauppauge, NY office is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager to join our Land Engineering team. This position provides an opportunity to work on complex multi-disciplined projects for major institutional, industrial, coastal and real estate clients along with local and state government and plays an important role in expanding and shaping the civil engineering team.
- 2025 U.S. Best Managed Company, National Recognition
- 2025 and 2024 LIBN, Real Estate Architecture & Engineering Awards for Top Firm, Lifetime Achievement, Top Engineer, Top Education & Healthcare Projects
- 2024 ACEC, Engineering Excellence Awards, National Recognition
- 2024 Institute of Transportation Engineers, National Achievement Award
- 2024 ACEC Inaugural (DEI) Commitment Award
Responsibilities
- Develop site/civil engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of projects in the Industrial, Institutional, Real Estate, Coastal and Energy Market
- Help build and lead a multi-dimensional team of civil engineering professionals
- Provide technical and career guidance as a mentor to staff Manage small, medium, and large project tasks
- Assist in the development project opportunities and manage proposal submissions
- Support preparation of land development design and permitting documents
- Assist in project task scope, budget and schedule management
- Prepare and review drawings and specifications documenting the systems designed
- Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, boards, commissions, utility providers and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues
- Supervise design team activities during Construction Administration
Skills and Attributes
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficient in site layout, grading, utility design erosion/sediment control, and stormwater management
- Experience with real estate projects, institutional and energy projects a plus
- An understanding of other civil engineering or geomatics disciplines such as land survey, traffic engineering or highway design is a plus
- Ability to think critically and multitask
- Strong computer skills (CAD & MS Office)
- Exhibits leadership skills
- Excels working in an integrated service team environment
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivated
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- 5-8+ years of professional civil design engineering experience required
- PE licensure required
- Understanding of the Long Island marketplace a plus
- Experience with abilities of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil3D, and/or MicroStation
- Direct client and project management experience
The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $105,000 to $145,000 if located in Long Island. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.
Annual base salary is one component of VHB’s Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.
Details on VHB’s benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist
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.
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