Associate Vice President - Land Development

About the role

Pape-Dawson’s Miramar Beach office was established by the acquisition of Innerlight Engineering. With decades of experience and a strong commitment to client care, the Miramar team has earned a reputation for excellence in the Florida panhandle. The team is proud to contribute to the success of infrastructure and development projects across the region, serving clients throughout all project phases.

Responsibilities

• Manage land development projects through planning, design, permitting, and implementation.
• Provide leadership for multidisciplinary teams supporting private and municipal development projects.
• Oversee all phases of project delivery, from planning and conceptual design through final design, permitting, and construction or implementation support.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise managers, project leaders, and senior technical staff; support professional development and succession planning.
• Manage multiple teams and complex projects concurrently, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.
• Review and approve proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and client agreements to ensure alignment with company standards and business objectives.
• Support business development activities, including pursuit strategy, proposal development, RFQs/RFPs, and client interviews.
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, public agencies, industry partners, and community leaders.
• Ensure consistent application and advancement of company design, production, and quality control standards across projects and teams.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, operations, and finance to assess staffing needs, resource allocation, and market conditions.
• Represent the company through active participation in professional associations, industry organizations, and civic groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (or related engineering discipline where applicable) from an ABET-accredited program.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of FL.
• 12+ years of progressive engineering experience, including senior-level project leadership and people management responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor managers, project leaders, and senior technical professionals.
• Proven experience managing complex projects, multiple teams, and competing priorities simultaneously.