Land Development Project Manager I, II, or III

RETTEW • Pittsburgh, PA, US • 1w ago

Description

RETTEW is seeking a Land Development Project Manager I, II, or III to join our growing Land Development Team in Pittsburgh, PA. This role is ideal for a civil engineering professional who enjoys leading site development projects, coordinating with clients and review agencies, and helping communities and private clients bring well-planned projects to life.

This opportunity may be aligned at the Project Manager I, II, or III level based on experience, technical depth, client management background, and leadership readiness.

About RETTEW

RETTEW is a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting firm helping clients solve complex challenges across transportation, land development, energy, water, and environmental markets. Our work is grounded in strong relationships, technical excellence, and a shared ownership mindset. We are committed to developing our people through real project experience, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Work Designation: Hybrid

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Position Summary / What You'll Do

As a Land Development Project Manager, you will lead civil site design projects from concept through completion while serving as a trusted point of contact for clients, internal teams, consultants, and permitting agencies. You will help guide project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and communication while supporting RETTEW's continued growth in the Pittsburgh region.

Depending on level, this role may include a blend of hands-on technical review, project delivery, client relationship management, mentoring, proposal support, and leadership of increasingly complex land development assignments.

Responsibilities / Day-to-Day

Lead land development projects, including commercial, industrial, residential, mixed-use, municipal, and institutional site development assignments.
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client expectations from planning through final approvals.
Coordinate civil site design efforts, including grading, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, utility layout, roadway access, and permitting support.
Collaborate with engineers, designers, surveyors, environmental professionals, subconsultants, and review agencies to move projects forward.
Prepare and review technical reports, plans, specifications, permit applications, cost opinions, and project documentation.
Serve as a client-facing representative of RETTEW by building strong relationships, communicating clearly, and supporting long-term business opportunities.
Mentor junior staff, support quality control, and contribute to a team environment focused on accountability, responsiveness, and technical excellence.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure within an agreed-upon timeframe, based on level.
Progressive land development, civil site design, or related project delivery experience.
Experience with site layout, grading, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, utility coordination, and permitting.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate with clients and project teams, and keep work moving against deadlines.
Working knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal land development requirements.

Preferred

Experience managing land development projects in Pennsylvania or the greater Pittsburgh region.
Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and project management tools.
Experience preparing proposals, scopes, budgets, schedules, and client presentations.
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and designers or lead technical project teams.
Experience supporting business development, client account growth, or municipal and private-sector relationships.

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience, licensure, qualifications, and internal leveling.
100% employee ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving eligible employees a direct stake in RETTEW's success.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with paid time off, holidays, and retirement savings options.
Hybrid work flexibility, meaningful project work, and opportunities to grow your career within a collaborative, employee-owned firm.
A culture built on ownership, relationships, technical excellence, and doing work that makes a visible impact in the communities we serve.

RETTEW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at [email protected] to request assistance.

Requirements

Listed above.

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