Director of Civil Engineering - Land Development
About The Position
Atwell, LLC is hiring a Director of Civil Engineering for its Land Development work. The director will lead business development, manage a team of engineers and support staff, and guide regional strategy for land development projects. The role calls for a civil engineering leader with land development experience and strong leadership and business development capabilities. The director will lead and develop the team, oversee land development project planning, design, and execution, and ensure projects meet quality, budget, and timeline requirements. They will develop regional strategies to support growth and profitability, expand market presence, build client and industry relationships, pursue new opportunities, and represent the company at industry events. They will also oversee successful project delivery and coordinate internal and external teams to support execution and client satisfaction.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Minimum of 15 years of civil engineering experience, focused on land development (commercial and/or SFD).
- Proven track record in business development and client relationship management.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Strategic thinking and ability to develop and execute long-term plans.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of civil engineers and support staff.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages professional growth and development.
- Oversee planning, design, and execution of land development projects, ensuring quality, budget, and timeline requirements are met.
- Develop and execute regional strategies to drive growth and profitability in the land development market.
- Develop and implement strategic business development plans to expand market presence and secure new land development projects.
- Build and maintain relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and industry partners.
- Identify and pursue business opportunities, including preparing proposals, presentations, and negotiations.
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and meetings.
- Ensure successful delivery of land development projects from inception to completion.
- Coordinate with internal and external teams to support project execution and client satisfaction.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible work schedules for some positions
- Tenure awards with travel vouchers
- Competitive compensation packages
- Annual bonuses, spot bonuses, and peer recognition awards
- 401(k) match at 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan repayment
- Paid licensing and certification fees and renewals
- Financial rewards for obtaining licensure
- Employee referrals
- Annual wellness reimbursement
- Dependent care match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Family planning and IVF benefits
- Pet insurance
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- Employer-paid long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance
- Supplemental accident, hospitalization, and critical illness benefits
- Member Assistance Program with complimentary counseling, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
