Regional Development Manager

Bohler • Beach, ND

20h

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 alongside regional and branch leadership, Project Managers, and Business Development, the manager helps teams navigate development challenges, anticipate risks, make informed strategic decisions, and deliver successful project outcomes. The role applies expertise across a diverse portfolio of clients, projects, and markets, collaborating with experienced leaders to influence development strategies and regional success.

The Regional Development Manager guides complex development projects; advises on project strategy, feasibility, due diligence, multi-site programs, project setup, risk management, and future work planning; manages and grows an assigned client portfolio; identifies business opportunities in collaboration with Business Development; and helps improve project schedules, budgets, scope, fees, quality, client communication, and financial outcomes. The role also applies knowledge of local regulations and approval processes, builds relationships with agencies and development stakeholders, shares expertise, mentors emerging leaders, and supports technical teams in meeting evolving client needs.

This is a strategic opportunity to influence land development projects, client relationships, and business growth across a region; work with regional, branch, business development, and technical leaders; build industry relationships and Bohler’s market presence; develop future leaders; and represent Bohler through industry organizations, professional networks, and regional initiatives.

Requirements

• 15 or more 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.

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 for complex development projects.
• 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, strengthen existing partnerships, and identify opportunities to expand relationships and improve the client experience.
• Use industry connections, referrals, and professional involvement to identify opportunities and support regional market growth with Business Development.
• Provide insight on project schedules, budgets, scope, fees, and client expectations to support clear communication, informed decisions, quality, and 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.

What This Job Offers

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