Land Development Practice Leader

Timmons Group•Charleston, SC

About The Position

Timmons Group is seeking a Land Development Practice Leader to lead, grow, and shape its Land Development presence in the Charleston, South Carolina market. This senior leadership role combines business development, team leadership, and technical oversight. The successful candidate will help build the office, develop staff, drive growth, and remain connected to technical excellence and client delivery. The Practice Leader will influence strategy, staffing, culture, and client engagement while working with firm leadership to expand the company's presence in a competitive market. The role includes responsibility for growing the practice, mentoring engineers, building client relationships, and guiding project quality and performance. Technical support may include design using Civil 3D and related modeling tools. Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm with 22 offices across the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and South Central United States. Its services include civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying. The company describes itself as an employer of choice and highlights career development, resources, technology, and culture that support its employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
15 or more years of civil engineering experience, with a strong background in public or private land development.
Demonstrated success in business development, client management, and team leadership.
Strong understanding of project accounting, budgeting, and multi-project resource management.
Experience supervising and mentoring technical staff.
Working knowledge of standard engineering and office software.
A leadership mindset marked by professionalism, accountability, and collaboration.
High energy, creativity, flexibility, patience, and the ability to work as a self-starter at a dynamic pace.
Commitment to the company's Vision, Mission, and Shared Values.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.E.) or similar licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the growth and strategic direction of the Land Development practice in the Charleston, SC office.
Develop and expand client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to public- and private-sector clients.
Drive business development, including market positioning, pursuit strategy, and proposal leadership.
Manage project financial performance, including scope, schedule, staffing, and profitability.
Collaborate with firm leadership to identify growth opportunities and support long-term office expansion.
Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers and designers.
Provide coaching and technical oversight while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive culture.
Set clear expectations and support career development for staff at multiple experience levels.
Provide technical guidance and quality oversight on land development projects.
Support design efforts using Civil 3D and related modeling tools as needed.
Ensure projects comply with state and local jurisdictional requirements.
Oversee preparation of plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
Maintain strong coordination among clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders.