Land Development Practice Leader

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the growth and strategic direction of the Land Development practice in the Charleston, SC office
• Develop and expand client relationships; serve as a trusted advisor to public and private sector clients
• Drive business development efforts, including market positioning, pursuit strategy, and proposal leadership
• Maintain ownership of project financial performance, including scope, schedule, staffing, and 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

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or similar licensure 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