Land Development Team Lead

Work Environment

• Workplace Designation: Hybrid
• Locations: Mechanicsburg, PA

Position Summary

The Land Development Team Lead is responsible for leading a team of project managers and technical staff while maintaining oversight of project delivery, client satisfaction, and team development. This role blends leadership, technical expertise, and operational accountability to ensure strong project performance and sustainable team growth.

Responsibilities / Day-to-Day

• Lead, coach, and mentor project managers and technical staff to support professional development and strong team performance
• Provide leadership oversight on complex land development projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget goals are met
• Serve as a resource to project managers for technical guidance, project strategy, and client engagement
• Support team workload planning, staffing coordination, and resource allocation across projects
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships while supporting business development and cross-selling opportunities
• Promote collaboration across offices and disciplines to leverage technical expertise and resources
• Ensure compliance with RETTEW standards, policies, and quality expectations
• Foster a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Demonstrated experience managing land development projects
• Proven ability to mentor or supervise staff in a project or team environment
• Strong technical expertise in land development engineering
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and support team workload planning
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience building and maintaining client relationships
• Preferred:
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary land development projects
• Demonstrated success supporting business development or client growth initiatives
• Experience supporting financial tracking, forecasting, or team performance metrics

What This Opportunity Offers

• A defined leadership pathway within the Land Development practice
• Opportunities to mentor and develop future leaders
• Exposure to broader operational and financial leadership responsibilities
• Continued involvement in impactful land development projects
• Support from senior leadership to strengthen leadership and management skills
• The opportunity to directly influence team culture, performance, and growth across the region

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Benefits

RETTEW offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Details can be found in the Employee Handbook.

Pay

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule to accommodate hybrid work arrangements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.