Land Development Civil Engineering Leader
About The Position
OWN, Inc. is seeking a Land Development Civil Engineering Group Leader to lead and develop a team, build client relationships, oversee land development projects, and grow the business and its market presence. The role provides strategic direction for complex projects and guides group operations, including workload planning, resource allocation, financial performance, and project priorities. The leader collaborates with division leadership on strategies that support long-term growth and the success of OWN’s employee-owners. OWN describes its culture as employee-owned, collaborative, autonomous, and flexible. The company provides civil engineering, land surveying, and field services to private development and public infrastructure clients across Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and beyond, with nearly 200 employee-owners across 10 offices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- 10–15 years of experience in land development engineering, including project management and technical oversight.
- Proven experience leading teams, developing talent, and managing client relationships.
- Strong business development, financial management, and communication skills.
- A passion for building teams and growing business.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop Team Leaders and emerging talent, fostering collaboration, accountability, and growth.
- Oversee complex land development projects, providing strategic direction and ensuring quality, profitability, and successful delivery.
- Build and strengthen client relationships, identify new business opportunities, and drive market growth.
- Guide group operations, including workload planning, resource allocation, financial performance, and project priorities.
- Collaborate with division leadership to develop and execute strategies supporting long-term growth and employee-owner success.
Benefits
- Employee ownership (ESOP) at no cost to employees.
- 401(k) with a 3% company contribution.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 16 days of PTO plus 8 paid holidays, with PTO growing with tenure.
- Paid parental leave.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- Training and leadership development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
