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 roles22
Top employerAtwell
Top cityOwings Mills, MD
Cities hiring10
Work type57% Hybrid
Top industryConstruction

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Total Wine & More
Project Analyst, Store Development
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Project Analyst, Store Development
Total Wine & More
Bethesda, Maryland
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$70k - $114k/yr
Associate's degree in accounting
5,001-10,000

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Itineris Baltimore
Development Events Project Manager
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Development Events Project Manager
Itineris Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$47k - $65k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in communications
51-200

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Project Manager - Land Development Design
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Project Manager - Land Development Design
SOLTESZ
Rockville, Maryland
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$120k - $150k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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UL Standards & Engagement
Project Manager, Real Estate Planning & Development
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Project Manager, Real Estate Planning & Development
UL Standards & Engagement
Columbia, Maryland
Software Engineering
Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$99k.21 - $136k.05/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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Project Development Engineer
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Project Development Engineer
FESCO Energy
Frederick, Maryland
Business Operations
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Sales
$120k - $150k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Project Development Manager Jobs by City in Maryland

Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Owings Mills
4 jobs
Bowie
3 jobs
Towson
3 jobs
Baltimore
3 jobs
Annapolis
2 jobs
Rockville
2 jobs
Mitchellville
2 jobs
Bethesda
1 job
Columbia
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
David Joseph & Company
David Joseph & Company2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Government & Public Sector
  • 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 David Joseph & Company, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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?

Owings Mills, 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 57% of project development manager openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of August 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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