Director of Land Development Engineering

Director – Land Development

Ready to shape skylines — and your own career? Our client is a nationwide civil-engineering powerhouse known for transforming raw land into thriving communities. They’re looking for an entrepreneurial leader to spearhead their Charlotte Land Development group and help drive marquee multi-family, residential, master-planned, mixed-use, and commercial projects across the Southeast.

Why This Role Rocks

• Own the big picture. You’ll guide projects from vision through ribbon-cutting, leading talented engineers and designers every step of the way.

• Be the face of the firm. Serve as the go-to advisor for municipalities, private developers, and institutional partners.

• Grow a high-performing team. Mentor emerging talent while shaping standards, workflows, and culture.

• Enjoy real work-life balance. Flexible Fridays and generous PTO mean you can recharge and come back inspired.

What You’ll Do

• Direct project planning, design, and production (paving, grading, drainage, utilities, etc.) for complex land-development sites.

• Manage schedules, budgets, invoicing, and client communications to keep every engagement on track and profitable.

• Perform quality reviews and provide technical guidance for engineers and CAD technicians.

• Cultivate lasting client relationships and help win new business.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that keep the Charlotte office ahead of the curve.

What You Bring

• B.S. in Civil Engineering (or related) and P.E. license in NC (or ability to obtain quickly).

• 10+ years of civil-site design experience with a strong portfolio of residential master-planned communities and mixed-use developments.

• 5+ years in project-management/lead-engineer roles, including team leadership.

• Command of Civil 3D/AutoCAD and drainage modeling software (HEC-HMS, StormCAD, or similar).

• Polished written and verbal communication skills; track record working with city/county review agencies.

• A “let’s-make-it-happen” attitude that inspires clients and colleagues alike.

Stand-Out Benefits

• 401(k) : 100 % match on your first 4 % + 3 % safe-harbor contribution, all immediately vested.

• Merit-based bonuses tied to project and company performance.

• Medical, dental, vision with HSA contributions on eligible plans.

• PTO : 9 holidays (3 floating) + 2-4 weeks’ vacation (unused time rolls over) + unlimited sick days.

• Flexible Fridays, robust mentorship program, and paid referrals for bringing great talent onboard.

Our client is an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business need.

Elevate your career while elevating communities.
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