Regional Development Manager

Bohler•Rehoboth Beach, DE

About The Position

Bohler is seeking an experienced Regional Development Manager to provide strategic guidance across complex land development projects, key client relationships, and regional growth opportunities. Working with regional and branch leadership, Project Managers, Business Development, and technical teams, this role helps teams navigate development challenges, anticipate risks, make informed strategic decisions, and deliver successful project outcomes. The manager applies land development expertise across a diverse portfolio of clients, projects, and markets to influence development strategies and regional success. The role guides complex projects through civil site planning, entitlements, design, permitting, and jurisdictional approvals; advises on feasibility, due diligence, multi-site programs, project setup, risk management, and future work planning; and manages an assigned client portfolio. It also supports regional business growth by leveraging industry connections and referrals, improves project performance through guidance on schedules, budgets, scope, fees, and client expectations, and strengthens relationships with agencies and development stakeholders. The manager shares expertise, mentors emerging leaders, and represents Bohler through industry organizations, professional networks, and regional initiatives. Bohler provides land development consulting and site design services for commercial, institutional, and residential markets. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States. Bohler does not sponsor petition-based employment visas requiring formal USCIS filings, though it may provide TN or E-3 employer support letters when business needs permit.

Requirements

15+ years of land development and permitting experience, including civil site design, entitlements, and jurisdictional approvals.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Surveying, or a related field, and/or equivalent relevant experience.
Extensive experience with residential, commercial, and industrial land development projects.
Established local and regional industry relationships, with demonstrated success developing client relationships and identifying business opportunities.
Strong business acumen and demonstrated experience influencing project strategy, financial outcomes, client experience, and business growth.
Experience leading teams through the civil site design and permitting lifecycle.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence clients, project teams, and leadership.
Current authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree is welcomed.
Professional licensure as a PE, Landscape Architect, PLS, or related credential is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level expertise in civil site planning, entitlements, design, permitting, and jurisdictional approvals to help teams anticipate challenges and avoid costly mistakes.
Advise regional and branch leadership and project teams on feasibility, due diligence, multi-site programs, project setup, risk management, and future work planning.
Manage an assigned client portfolio, deepen existing partnerships, and identify opportunities to expand relationships and improve the client experience.
Use industry connections, referrals, and professional involvement to identify new opportunities and support regional market growth in collaboration with Business Development.
Provide insight on schedules, budgets, scope, fees, and client expectations to support clear communication, informed decisions, improved quality, and stronger financial outcomes.
Apply knowledge of local regulations, codes, and approval processes, and strengthen relationships with agencies and development stakeholders.
Share expertise, mentor emerging leaders, and collaborate with technical teams to address evolving client needs and strengthen project delivery.
Represent Bohler through industry organizations, professional networks, and regional initiatives.