Director of Land Development able to get or have a AZ-PE

Metro Associates • Tucson, AZ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Land Development is a senior leadership role responsible for expanding land development operations throughout Tucson and greater Arizona. The position oversees a portfolio of residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects and leads, mentors, and grows engineering teams. The Director also contributes to business development, client relationship management, and strategic growth in the Arizona market. The role offers leadership responsibility, career growth, and potential advancement into ownership.

The position is primarily onsite in Tucson, Arizona, with potential flexibility for one remote day per week. The candidate must have substantial private-sector land development experience and an active Civil Engineer PE license in a U.S. state. The posting both describes an active Arizona PE as a required qualification and states the candidate need not already be licensed in Arizona but should be able to obtain an AZ-PE.

The Director will lead the Tucson Land Development Division, advise clients throughout project lifecycles, oversee engineering teams, and support company growth through client retention and new project pursuits. The role includes managing projects against scope, schedule, budget, and performance expectations, developing staff, maintaining relationships across Arizona’s development community, and identifying business opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Active Civil Engineer Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in a U.S. state; the posting also lists an active Arizona P.E. license and says the candidate should be able to obtain an AZ-PE.
• 15 or more years of relevant experience managing land development projects.
• Strong, substantial land development experience, including hands-on management or design of private-sector land development projects; experience should not be primarily public-sector work.
• Proven ability to manage projects within scope, schedule, budget, and performance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams.
• Experience directly managing employee performance and mentoring civil engineering professionals.
• Initiative and ability to independently establish goals, develop plans, and direct project teams.
• Experience performing constructability reviews and site construction conformance evaluations.
• Established relationships with local architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners, and public agencies.
• Proven business development and client management experience, including securing new and repeat business.
• Strong understanding of land development processes and engineering design.
• Ability to evaluate construction plans and site conditions.
• Strong project planning, management, and technical leadership skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam.

Nice To Haves

• Potential ability to obtain an Arizona Professional Engineer license if not already licensed in Arizona.
• Established connections in the Arizona developer and builder community.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow the Tucson Land Development Division.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide guidance on design, project scope, schedules, budgets, and project progress.
• Lead project teams by setting clear expectations and promoting technical excellence, collaboration, efficiency, and innovation.
• Champion mentoring, training, and professional development initiatives for engineering staff.
• Work with senior leadership on strategic business development opportunities.
• Support company growth through client retention, new project pursuits, and repeat business.
• Maintain relationships throughout the Arizona developer and builder community.
• Use industry connections to identify opportunities and strengthen client partnerships.
• Participate in land development and related professional organizations.
• Provide strategic direction, planning, and oversight for engineering teams.
• Manage land development projects within scope, schedule, budget, and performance requirements.
• Manage employee performance and mentor civil engineering professionals.
• Perform constructability reviews and site construction conformance evaluations.
• Build and maintain relationships with architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners, and public agencies.
• Secure new and repeat business through business development and client management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Profit-sharing.
• 401(k).
• Personal leave.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
• Innovative technology and company-wide resources.
• Company events, team-building activities, and social experiences.
• Opportunities for long-term career growth and potential advancement into ownership.

What This Job Offers

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