Land Development Division Manager

ESP Associates•San Antonio, TX

11h

About The Position

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a Land Development Division Manager to support and grow its Community Infrastructure Business Unit in the Central Texas market, including Austin and San Antonio. The manager will help set the pace for the firm’s growth in Central Texas and beyond by leading strategy, market penetration, team growth and development, and continuous improvement. The role reports to the Community Infrastructure Engineering Director and works closely with clients, engineers, and sub-consultants to meet their needs. The manager will lead business planning and marketing, meet financial performance goals, fulfill the firm’s Texas strategy, and support the Community Infrastructure Business Unit overall. The position leads a dedicated engineering team and oversees private and municipal projects and operations. Projects may include commercial, residential, multifamily, industrial, K–12 school, mixed-use, rezoning due diligence, public facility, site development, and utility projects. The manager also supports proposals and qualifications statements, may assist with plan production, and works with other managers on workforce planning, monthly billing, and final reviews of reports and maps. ESP describes its work environment as multidisciplinary, with professionals in engineering, surveying, planning, environmental services, geosciences, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection. The company highlights flexible work schedules, a fluid work environment that respects personal time, and opportunities for social and volunteer activities.

Requirements

Texas PE licensure, or ability to obtain a PE within three months of hire.
Experience performing business development and maintaining relationships with public- and private-sector clients.
At least 10 years of progressive experience and leadership in private land development and/or municipal infrastructure projects.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills for professional interaction with team members, clients, governmental review authorities, government officials, and the public.
Ability to adjust to priorities and demands from multiple clients and projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, multidisciplinary environment.
Firm understanding of risk management and loss prevention.
Superior organizational and planning skills, with keen attention to detail.
Extensive knowledge of civil engineering principles, practice standards, procedures, and project management.
Must pass a drug screen and background check and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain relationships with current and prospective clients.
Maintain a high public profile with targeted clients, including active participation in civil and professional activities, societies, and organizations.
Build, grow, and lead a dedicated engineering team, including mentoring staff and strategically growing the division.
Manage and oversee private and municipal projects and operations, ensuring adherence to project specifications, safety standards, and quality-control measures.
Assist in preparing and approving proposals and qualifications statements; may assist with managing project plan production.
Assist managers with workforce planning, monthly billing, and final review of completed reports and maps.
Manage the division to achieve expected profitability and growth.
Lead business planning, marketing, financial performance, and implementation of the firm’s strategy in Texas, while supporting the Community Infrastructure Business Unit overall.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses.
401(k) Traditional and Roth plans, with a guaranteed employer match of 100% on the first 3% and 50% on the next 2%; eligibility after 60 days.
Paid Time Off and 10 paid holidays.
Four hours of Volunteer Time Off each year, prorated during the first year based on hire date.
Tiered health, vision, and dental insurance options; eligibility after 30 days.
Behavioral medicine through Teladoc.
Employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Pet insurance.
Education reimbursement opportunities.
Flexible and dependent benefits plan.
Referral bonuses.
Flexible work schedules.