Director of Land Development

RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY • Tucson, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Director of Land Development, you will join the senior leadership of RICK to expand and guide our Tucson office’s land development operations throughout the Tucson area and greater Arizona. This position oversees a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects while leading and mentoring engineering teams. The Director of Land Development also fosters valuable partnerships to drive business development efforts with private developers, landowners, and higher-education institutions. This role has the potential to transition into the next step of management and to an ownership level in the Tucson office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college
• Registered Arizona Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• 15+ years of relevant experience managing land development projects within the constraints of scope, schedule, budget, and performance requirements
• Proven ability to lead teams to success, including experience directly reviewing and managing employee performance, as well as mentoring a civil engineering team
• Initiative to accept and carry out responsibility for the design team's direction, control, and planning; ability to set realistic goals and make plans independently
• Ability to perform constructability reviews and site construction conformance evaluations
• Extensive client contacts and relationships with local architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners, and public agencies
• Experience with business development and client management, including obtaining both new and repeat business
• AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam experience

Responsibilities

• Leads, mentors, and grows Tucson’s Land Development Division
• Serves as the trusted advisor and primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle, including providing expert guidance on the design process, delivering regular progress updates, and ensuring alignment of project scope, schedule, and budget
• Leads project teams by establishing clear expectations, ensuring technical excellence, and promoting a collaborative environment focused on efficiency, quality, and innovation
• Champions mentoring, training, and professional development initiatives to strengthen staff capabilities and support career progression within the team
• Works with Principals within RICK and provides strategic input on business development opportunities; supports firm growth through client retention and new project pursuits
• Maintains strong, active relationships across the Arizona developer and builder community, leveraging industry connections to identify opportunities and strengthen client partnerships
• Participates in land development and related professional organizations

Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• Medical, dental, vision, profit-sharing, 401K, personal leave, and life and disability insurance
• Company culture experiences, including events, team-building activities, parties, and more
• Innovative technology and company-wide resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director