Director / Practice Lead – Land Development
About The Position
Seeking a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer to lead and grow a Land Development practice in Central Florida. This individual will operate with a high degree of autonomy and will be responsible for managing a team, overseeing a strong book of work, and serving as a senior client-facing leader without requiring daily oversight from firm principals. The firm maintains a diversified and active backlog across multiple sectors. Current high-growth areas include large-scale retail and entertainment developments, nationally recognized commercial projects, and several substantial mixed-use communities. The firm also continues steady work in multifamily, single-family, industrial, and other private-sector development sectors. Healthcare is an emerging growth area with strategic initiatives underway that are expected to generate sustained project flow. This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced PE ready to take ownership of project delivery, team performance, and client relationships within a multidisciplinary civil engineering environment.
Requirements
- Florida PE license (required)
- 12+ years of land development experience
- Proven ability to independently run projects and supervise staff
- Strong Central Florida permitting experience
- Experience in residential and commercial development
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers and designers
- Oversee multiple residential, commercial, mixed-use, retail, industrial, and healthcare-related development projects
- Manage scope, budgets, schedules, and financial performance
- Serve as primary point of contact for clients and regulatory agencies
- Direct permitting efforts in Central Florida (municipal and county agencies)
- Coordinate with in-house planning, surveying, and related teams
- Contribute to project pursuits and strategic growth initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
