Land Development Practice Leader

About the role

Timmons Group is seeking a Land Development Practice Leader to lead, grow, and shape our Land Development presence in the Charleston, SC market. This senior leadership opportunity is ideal for an entrepreneurial engineer who wants to build an office, develop talent, and drive business growth while staying connected to technical excellence and client delivery. The role combines business leadership with technical authority, offering meaningful influence over strategy, staffing, culture, and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Practice & Business Leadership: Lead the growth and strategic direction of the Land Development practice in the Charleston office; develop and expand client relationships as a trusted advisor; drive business development efforts including market positioning, pursuit strategy, and proposal leadership; maintain ownership of project financial performance (scope, schedule, staffing, profitability); collaborate with firm leadership to identify growth opportunities and support long-term office expansion.
• Team & Culture Building: Recruit, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of engineers and designers; provide coaching and technical oversight while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive culture; set clear expectations and support career development for staff at multiple experience levels.
• Technical & Project Leadership: Provide technical guidance and quality oversight on land development projects; support design efforts using Civil 3D and related modeling tools as needed; ensure projects comply with state and local jurisdictional requirements; oversee preparation of plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates; maintain strong coordination between clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline).
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure or similar preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in civil engineering with a strong background in public or private land development.
• Demonstrated success in business development, client management, and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of project accounting, budgeting, and multi‑project resource management.
• Experience supervising and mentoring technical staff.
• Working knowledge of standard engineering and office software.
• A leadership mindset marked by professionalism, accountability, and collaboration.

Why This Role?

This is more than a project management position—it’s an opportunity to lead an engineering practice, influence office growth, and leave a lasting mark on a major market. You’ll have the support of a well‑established firm while retaining the autonomy to build, innovate, and lead.