Land Development Manager Jobs in Paterson, NJ (NOW HIRING)

Dewberry is seeking a Project Manager for its Parsippany, NJ; Mount Laurel, NJ; or King of Prussia, PA locations. The qualified individual will have the responsibility to manage multi-disciplined land development design projects and assist the department manager in managing client relationships, developing and pursuing new clients and project opportunities, and managing multi-disciplined project staff. Responsibilities include proposal preparation, land development planning and design, client and regulatory agency coordination, schedule and budget management, and marketing of land development services to prospective clients.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and monthly stipend.  Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company and individual performance. Certain positions are also eligible to receive overtime pay, whereas all non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime (subject to approval).

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

• Marketing of land development services
• Proposal and presentations preparation
• Site planning and civil engineering design
• Regulatory permitting
• Expert testimony at public hearings
• Staffing coordination
• Project scheduling 
• Project financial management
• Client relationship management

• BS in Civil Engineering required.
• 10 -15 years of directly related experience and Professional Engineer licensure in NJ.
• The successful candidate will be self-motivated, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to manage and work as part of multi-disciplined project teams, and a proven track record of maintaining an independent client following and strong client relationships.
• Individual must have a thorough understanding of the land development design, permitting and approval processes in NJ and a demonstrated track record of completing projects on time and within budget.
• Driving is a requirement of the position. A clean driving record is required.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

The projected range for this position in the following locations are:

• Parsippany, NJ: $118,825 - $152,775
• Mount Laurel, NJ: $116, 463 - $149,738

If you are a qualified candidate that is in a state with Pay Transparency laws that we have not listed above, we will be sure to provide you with the required pay transparency information for that state upon an interview. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.