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Real Estate Market Director | Metro DC 

 

Join one of the largest engineering firms in the metro DC area and help shape VHB's future! Our Metro DC office is seeking an experienced, collaboration-oriented land development Real Estate Director. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for delivering on existing real estate projects, driving new business development through your network and connections, and collaborating with corporate leadership across markets, service lines and other VHBs offices.  

 

This market-connected position will require overseeing the implementation of the strategies to create sustainable and industry prominence for the real estate market in Metro DC in collaboration with VHB’s Metro DC office leadership. Leverages demonstrated private sector real estate market connections with developers, architects, brokers and attorneys to drive business development activities to identify, position, win, and execute projects in the DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland metropolitan areas. Continuously build and maintain long term client relationships.  Oversees the preparation of proposals and cost estimates for clients to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of resources, and pricing to achieve desired profitability.

Responsibilities 

Ability to immediately deliver new private sector real estate work leveraging existing relationships with area developers and architects; priority sectors include mixed-use, transit-oriented development, multi-family housing, manufacturing, office, industrial, higher education, hospitality, healthcare and sports facilities Demonstrate a deep understanding of permitting and entitlement processes as well as local zoningExperience presenting in front of local boards and commissions for approvalsContribute to the steady growth of VHBs Metro DC Land Development practice with a focus on the real estate market Work with a team of professionals to develop site/civil engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of small, medium, and large real estate projects  Develop new project opportunities and manage proposal submissions Responsible for project financial performance and client relations Support preparation of real estate project design and permitting documents Review drawings and specifications documenting the systems designed Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues with themUnderstand the Metro DC permitting and entitlements process to obtain project approvals Supervise design team activities during construction administration 

Qualifications 

BS in Civil Engineering or related degree (such as Landscape Architecture) 15+ years of professional civil engineering experience focusing on land development, civil/site engineering, landscape architecture or planning  Professional Engineering license preferred (or equivalent certifications if LA)Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication, and leadership skills Self-motivated with attention to details and ability to think critically Actively lead and participate in project delivery, maintain and build client relationships Have knowledge of and experience in all aspects of site/civil engineering for residential, mixed-use, transit-oriented development, industrial and commercial site design including permitting, grading and drainage design, utility design, and site and roadway layout in a predominantly urban environment Possess thorough understanding and demonstrated experience with the typical land entitlement process in Metro DC including permitting at the local, state and federal level Have a track record of: significant interaction and relationships with clients, local, state and federal agencies and staff assisting clients on the repositioning, development, re-development and expansion of complex commercial, industrial residential sites to meet market demand leading an integrated design team to maximize development capacity of sites, meet development milestones and critical opening day schedules 

The base salary range for this position is $160,000 - 225,000. This offer is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovationOpportunity to work on complex, transformational projectsCommunity and social responsibility as sustainable stewards Focus on learning, development, and career growthBest-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently 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! 

 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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