Land Development​/Real Estate Development Manager

Urban Ltd. is seeking a Land Development / Real Estate Development Manager to lead commercial and residential land development projects through the entitlement, design, and construction phases. This role serves as an owner’s representative
, managing consultants, agencies, and approvals to achieve project goals. Successful candidates will join one of the Washington, DC region’s premier civil engineering and land development firms and work in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment where driven professionals deliver high‑quality, meaningful development outcomes.

This position is in the office, 5 days a week.

• Manages and facilitates multiple development‑related applications and projects from the beginning to the end of processes within various governing jurisdictions within a fast‑paced environment. Proactively identifies and completes all steps and actions to reach desired outcomes.
• Manages and directs the work of engineering and professional consultants to achieve agreed‑upon objectives/schedules, ensure compliance with regulations, and produce high quality work products (e.g., wetland permits, environmental site assessments, noise and transportation studies).
• Represents owners for development projects – An advocate who manages the project from concept to completion to ensure it meets the owner's goals, budget, and schedule (crucial liaison between the owner and the project team (architects, engineers, contractors, etc.). Going the extra mile for our clients.
• Coordinates bidding and pre‑construction efforts, including contractor outreach, bid review support, and transitioning projects from design into construction. Also conducts site visits, reviews construction progress, coordinates with contractors, ensures plan compliance, and maintains schedules.
• Supports projects through the construction phase by performing site observations, coordinating with contractors and consultants, and assisting in the resolution of field issues.
• Identifies and pursues new business opportunities to contribute to Urban’s growth.

• Initiative:
  An energetic self‑starter who is proactive to identify challenges and solve them.
• Communication:
  Strong oral and written skills across all levels, both internally and externally.
• Interpersonal – Establishing, building and maintaining strong working relationships clients, agency review staff and team members.
• Analytical Thinking:
  Collect, sort, analyze and effectively use data to produce outcomes.
• Adaptive – Flexible to change priorities and overcome unexpected challenges.
• Teamwork – Provides exceptional collaboration and support of co‑workers, clients, and consultants.

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in planning, business, real estate, finance, architecture, engineering, construction management or another related field.
• 3-5 years of managing commercial and residential land development projects through the approval processes.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read plans and understand entitlement processes.
• Experience with construction management and AutoCAD is a plus.

• Very competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Substantial 401K contribution.
• $0 Health Insurance Premium option.
• Daily direct access to senior staff who provide mentorship and training.
• Flexible and casual work environment to help maintain a healthy work and life balance.
• Collaborative project teams that leverage individual strengths, fostering shared success and growth.
• Backlog of work to ensure career stability.
• Ongoing, high‑profile projects in and around the Mid‑Atlantic region.

Urban Ltd. is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.