Site Development Program Manager

Responsibilities

Program & Project Management

• Lead the planning, design, permitting, and construction administration of site development projects, including grading, drainage, utilities, roadway access, and stormwater management.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously from concept through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines (architecture, structural, MEP, environmental) and external consultants to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Serve as an engineer experienced in working on projects led by a practice area outside of engineering, acting as an integral part of the project team. Champion a project or portfolio of projects within your home practice area, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with overall project goals.
• Monitor and manage staff utilization, balancing workloads to meet project demands while supporting professional development.

Client & Business Development

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key site development clients.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities in both public and private markets.
• Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and manage client expectations.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and professional organizations.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical guidance and quality control for site design deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with municipal, state, and federal regulations.
• Implement best practices for design efficiency, permitting success, and constructability.
• Mentor and develop civil engineering staff, fostering technical growth and leadership skills.
• Identify and support training opportunities for staff to advance skills and career growth.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 15+ years of progressive civil/site development experience, including 10+ years in project/program management.
• Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar site development projects.
• In-depth knowledge of site grading, utilities, stormwater management, permitting processes, and construction practices.
• Proficient in MS Office and drafting software (CAD/Revit) and site design software such as HydroCAD, AutoTURN, etc.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites and client meetings.
• Willingness to travel overnight occasionally.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Previous team leadership, management experience, and mentoring skills.
• Strong business development skills with the ability to grow a client base.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with land development regulations, environmental permitting, and zoning approvals.
• Experience in both public and private sector site development projects.

What we offer

• Employee-focused company culture and work environment.
• Work-life balance including:
  • Hybrid work policy
  • Flexible work
• Great benefits including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • 401k match
  • PTO
  • Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options.
• Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parking reimbursement.
• Wellness programs and health stipend.

Salary range

$110,000 – $155,000

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. Salary offered will be determined based the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

Hear from Our Team

We asked our employees to share what they love most about working at Wendel, and the overwhelming response was that everyone loves working in an environment where the team has each other’s backs. They also liked our flexible, hybrid work policy. With nationwide project and office locations, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a diverse group of clients. They said they like our respect-based and team-oriented culture, and our transparent communication philosophy.

Helping our employees reach their professional goals is important to us, and we take pride in providing a variety of professional development opportunities. We utilize an annual career development process, for every employee that ensures career mobility, growth, and company ownership potential.  If you are looking to make a real impact, challenge the status quo, and achieve high-performing results, Wendel is the place for you!

Details

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, pregnancy, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of all protected veterans.