Director of Land Development

Responsibilities

• Leads, mentors, and grows Tucson’s Land Development Division
• Serves as the trusted advisor and primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle
• Provides expert guidance on the design process, delivers regular progress updates, and ensures alignment of project scope, schedule, and budget
• Led project teams by establishing clear expectations, ensuring technical excellence, and promoting a collaborative environment focused on efficiency, quality, and innovation
• Champions mentoring, training, and professional development initiatives to strengthen staff capabilities and support career progression within the team
• Works with Principals within RICK and provides strategic input on business development opportunities; supports firm growth through client retention and new project pursuits
• Maintains strong, active relationships across the Arizona developer and builder community, leveraging industry connections to identify opportunities and strengthen client partnerships
• Participates in land development and related professional organizations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college
• Registered Arizona Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• 15+ years of relevant experience managing land development projects within the constraints of scope, schedule, budget, and performance requirements
• Proven ability to lead teams to success, including experience directly reviewing and managing employee performance, as well as mentoring a civil engineering team
• Initiative to accept and carry out responsibility for the design team's direction, control, and planning; ability to set realistic goals and make plans independently
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam

Qualifications

• Extensive client contacts and relationships with local architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners, and public agencies
• Experience with business development and client management, including obtaining both new and repeat business

Skills

• Expertise in land development and project management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and mentor a team
• Proficiency in software such as AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam

Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• Medical, dental, vision, profit-sharing, 401K, personal leave, and life and disability insurance

Pay

• Base pay from $145,000 to $175,000 with annual bonus potential

Schedule

• Full-time position