Project Development Manager Jobs in Maryland

Project Development Manager jobs in Maryland are active and growing, concentrated in federal contracting, defense, biotech, and infrastructure development, with demand at every level from coordinator to senior director. The strongest hiring is in the Baltimore metro, the Washington D.C. suburbs including Bethesda and Rockville, and the Annapolis corridor, where employers like Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and Johns Hopkins Medicine consistently bring on project development managers. The most in-demand specialties are government program development, life sciences project management, and construction and infrastructure development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles25
Top employerAtwell
Top cityBaltimore, MD
Cities hiring13
Work type50% On-site
Top industryInvestment

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Innovative Technologies Corporation
Organizational Development Project Manager (Linthicum Heights, onsite)
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Organizational Development Project Manager (Linthicum Heights, onsite)
Innovative Technologies Corporation
Linthicum Heights, Maryland
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$90k - $112k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in business administration

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Solar Project Development Director
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Solar Project Development Director
J&T Business Consulting
Maryland Line, Maryland
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$140k - $170k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business

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Atwell
Project Manager - Land Development
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Project Manager - Land Development
Atwell
Mitchellville, Maryland
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$124k - $160k/yr
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Atwell
Project Engineer - Land Development
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Project Engineer - Land Development
Atwell
Mitchellville, Maryland
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$90k - $126k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Atwell
Project Engineer - Land Development
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Project Engineer - Land Development
Atwell
Annapolis, Maryland
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$90k - $126k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Project Development Manager Jobs by City in Maryland

Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Baltimore
4 jobs
Bowie
3 jobs
Towson
3 jobs
Annapolis
2 jobs
Frederick
2 jobs
Mitchellville
2 jobs
Linthicum Heights
2 jobs
Lanham
1 job
Waldorf
1 job

Project Development Manager Job Market in Maryland

A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Atwell
Atwell4 open roles
Bohler
Bohler4 open roles
SOLTESZ
SOLTESZ2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Investment & Asset Management
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Maryland Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project development manager jobs across Maryland.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, construction management, or a related field required
  • PMP certification from the Project Management Institute strongly preferred by Maryland employers
  • Three or more years of project development or program management experience in a relevant industry
  • Demonstrated experience managing full project lifecycles from initiation through delivery and closeout
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent platforms
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills and ability to coordinate across cross-functional Maryland teams

Project Development Manager Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project development manager in Maryland?

Most project development managers in Maryland enter the role with a bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, construction management, or a related field, followed by several years of project coordination or program support experience. While Maryland does not require a state-issued license for this role, earning a Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute is a widely expected credential among Maryland's federal contracting, defense, and healthcare employers and significantly strengthens a candidacy.

How much do project development managers make in Maryland?

Project development managers in Maryland earn a median of about $104,040 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,890 for the lowest 10% to over $167,040 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire project development managers in Maryland?

Employers hiring project development managers in Maryland right now include Atwell, Bohler, and SOLTESZ, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Maryland's concentration of federal agencies, defense contractors, and research institutions makes it one of the more consistent states for sustained project development manager hiring year over year.

Which Maryland cities have the most project development manager jobs?

Baltimore, Bowie, and Towson have the most project development manager openings in Maryland. Baltimore anchors the life sciences, healthcare, and construction sectors, while the D.C. suburbs of Bethesda, Rockville, and Silver Spring drive demand through federal agencies, NIH-adjacent organizations, and defense contractors that maintain large Maryland offices.

Are there remote project development manager jobs in Maryland?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 50% of project development manager openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how much of the role centers on planning, stakeholder communication, and documentation rather than physical site presence. Strategy-heavy and program development roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while construction and infrastructure-focused positions typically require on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a project development manager in Maryland with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a project coordinator or program analyst role, which large Maryland employers like Leidos, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, and T. Rowe Price regularly post as feeder positions. Federal contracting firms in the greater D.C. Maryland suburbs often hire junior program support staff with bachelor's degrees and move them into development roles. Earning a Certified Associate in Project Management credential from the Project Management Institute gives candidates without experience a recognized foundation that Maryland employers specifically look for.

Where can I find and apply to project development manager jobs in Maryland?

You can find and apply to project development manager jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings across industries including federal contracting, life sciences, healthcare, and infrastructure. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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