Land Development Team Lead

RETTEW • Mechanicsburg, PA

just now • Hybrid

About The Position

RETTEW is offering an internal leadership opportunity for a Land Development Team Lead to support continued growth within our Planning & Design practice. This role is designed for experienced project managers who are ready to take the next step into team leadership while continuing to deliver strong technical and client-focused outcomes. This position provides the opportunity to shape team performance, mentor staff, and support business development while maintaining involvement in complex land development projects across the region.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Demonstrated experience managing land development projects
• Proven ability to mentor or supervise staff in a project or team environment
• Strong technical expertise in land development engineering
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and support team workload planning
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience building and maintaining client relationships

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary land development projects
• Demonstrated success supporting business development or client growth initiatives
• Experience supporting financial tracking, forecasting, or team performance metrics

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor project managers and technical staff to support professional development and strong team performance
• Provide leadership oversight on complex land development projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget goals are met
• Serve as a resource to project managers for technical guidance, project strategy, and client engagement
• Support team workload planning, staffing coordination, and resource allocation across projects
• Monitor project financial performance and hold team members accountable to established operational metrics
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships while supporting business development and cross-selling opportunities
• Promote collaboration across offices and disciplines to leverage technical expertise and resources
• Ensure compliance with RETTEW standards, policies, and quality expectations
• Foster a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• A defined leadership pathway within the Land Development practice
• Opportunities to mentor and develop future leaders
• Exposure to broader operational and financial leadership responsibilities
• Continued involvement in impactful land development projects
• Support from senior leadership to strengthen leadership and management skills
• The opportunity to directly influence team culture, performance, and growth across the region

What This Job Offers

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