Land Development Practice Leader

About the Role / Overview

The role involves leading the growth and strategic direction of the Land Development practice in the Washington, DC office.

Responsibilities / What You'll Do

• Lead the growth and strategic direction of the Land Development practice in the Washington, DC 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
• 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
• Provide technical guidance and quality oversight on commercial land development projects
• Lead or 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 / Qualifications

No specific requirements or qualifications are listed for this role.

Benefits / What We Offer

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About the Company/Organization

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This role creates positive change by leading the growth and strategic direction of the Land Development practice, mentoring the next generation of engineers, and building a high-performing team that delivers technical excellence and client satisfaction.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or similar licensure preferred
• 8+ years of experience in civil engineering with a strong background in commercial 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 Civil 3D and standard engineering and office software
• A leadership mindset marked by professionalism, accountability, and collaboration

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