Land Development Special Projects Manager

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Job description

Overview:
About Us

WE ARE VHB-a passionate team of engineers, scientists, surveyors, planners, and designers tackling exciting challenges in the transportation, real estate, institutional, applied technology, and energy industries-serving a range of public- and private-sector clients. At VHB, we are dedicated to improving mobility, enhancing communities, and balancing development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship.

We are creative problem-solvers

We work hard, and we give back

We like our colleagues, and we love Mondays (really)

We are diverse, caring, welcoming, and fun!

It's not surprising that VHB has consistently been 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!

About the Position

VHB is seeking a Special Projects Manager for our Gulf Coast locations in Tampa and Sarasota, FL with experience in the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects in the Institutional and Real Estate Market Sectors.

Successful candidates will have deep client relationships and proven experience in pursuing, winning, and delivering Institutional and Real Estate projects within the Gulf Coast market region. In addition to the responsibilities, skills, and qualifications noted below, the candidate must demonstrate an acumen for strategic thinking, business development, professional networking, have a proactive approach, and experience with developing and maintaining key client and teaming partner relationships. In addition, the successful candidate must have experience in managing and growing successful multi-disciplinary delivery teams.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage relationships with targeted institutional and real estate clients to grow client base and revenue

Develop new project opportunities and manage strategic proposal preparation; serve as pursuit champion on targeted pursuits

Serve as a Special Projects Manager and drive strategy on the entitlement process and delivery of multi-disciplinary projects

Develop, manage, and mentor delivery teams to drive quality and timely delivery of projects. Monitor project financial performance

Lead meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, consultants, and stakeholders to understand and address project needs and permitting and design requirements

Supervise delivery team activities through all phases of the project lifecycle

Actively participate in professional organizations that promote relationships with Institutional and Real Estate clients, targets, and teaming partners

Skills and Attributes

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Self-motivated and well-organized

Ability to develop, inspire and manage a multidisciplinary team of professionals

Understanding of policy directives and their impacts on the institutional and real estate markets

Attention to detail

Ability to think critically and strategically

Ability to multitask and manage multiple project deadlines

Strong computer skills

Strong leadership skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in planning, civil engineering, environmental sciences, or related degree

5 years of experience in managing complex institutional and/or real estate development projects

Experience in Tampa and Sarasota required; experience in other Southwest Florida locations preferred

New employees will be onboarded virtually and begin their employment from home. We are in the process of planning for a safe return to the workplace in alignment with government and CDC guidelines.

VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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