Director / Practice Lead – Land Development

Position Summary

Seeking a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer to lead and grow its Land Development practice in Central Florida. This individual will operate with a high degree of autonomy and will be responsible for managing a team, overseeing a book of work, and serving as a senior client-facing leader without requiring daily oversight from firm principals.

This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced PE who is ready to take ownership of project delivery, team performance, and client relationships within a multidisciplinary civil engineering, planning, surveying, and geospatial firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and designers
• Oversee multiple residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects
• Manage scope, budgets, schedules, and financial performance
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients and regulatory agencies
• Direct permitting efforts in Central Florida (Orange, Osceola, City of Orlando, Kissimmee, etc.)
• Coordinate with in-house planning, surveying, and geospatial teams
• Contribute to project pursuits and strategic growth initiatives

Qualifications

• Florida PE license (required)
• 12+ years of land development experience
• Proven ability to independently run projects and supervise staff
• Strong Central Florida permitting experience
• Experience in residential (single-family, multi-family, townhomes) and commercial development
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

What This Is

Not just a project manager role — this is a practice-level leadership position with autonomy and long-term growth opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $145,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person