Associate Vice President - Land Development

Pape-Dawson Engineers Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers Inc. is seeking an Associate Vice President - Land Development for its Miramar Beach, FL office. This role involves providing senior leadership for complex engineering projects, managing multiple teams, and fostering strong professional relationships with clients and community leaders. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, a P.E. license in Florida, and over 12 years of relevant experience. The position emphasizes project management, team leadership, and business development activities, ensuring excellence in service delivery.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive engineering experience, including senior-level project leadership.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of FL.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage land development projects through all phases.
• Provide leadership for multidisciplinary teams.
• Support business development activities and proposal development.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

## Associate Vice President - Land DevelopmentApplylocations: Miramar Beach, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR101211**Job Description:**Pape-Dawson’s Miramar Beach office was established by the acquisition of Innerlight Engineering. With decades of experience and a strong commitment to client care, the Miramar team has earned a reputation for excellence in the Florida panhandle. The team is proud to contribute to the success of infrastructure and development projects across the region, serving clients throughout all project phases.We are seeking an **Associate Vice President (AVP) - Land Development** for our Miramar Beach, FL location. This person will provide senior-level leadership for the planning, design, and delivery of complex engineering projects for Land Development. The AVP operates at a strategic level, guiding project execution, mentoring managers and senior staff, supporting business development efforts, and serving as a key liaison between technical teams and executive, administrative, and financial leadership. This position represents the company in client, industry, and community settings and plays a critical role in sustaining long-term growth and client relationships.**Responsibilities*** Manage land development projects through planning, design, permitting, and implementation.* Provide leadership for multidisciplinary teams supporting private and municipal development projects.* Oversee all phases of project delivery, from planning and conceptual design through final design, permitting, and construction or implementation support.* Lead, mentor, and supervise managers, project leaders, and senior technical staff; support professional development and succession planning.* Manage multiple teams and complex projects concurrently, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.* Review and approve proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and client agreements to ensure alignment with company standards and business objectives.* Support business development activities, including pursuit strategy, proposal development, RFQs/RFPs, and client interviews.* Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, public agencies, industry partners, and community leaders.* Ensure consistent application and advancement of company design, production, and quality control standards across projects and teams.* Collaborate with executive leadership, operations, and finance to assess staffing needs, resource allocation, and market conditions.* Represent the company through active participation in professional associations, industry organizations, and civic groups.**Qualifications*** Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (or related engineering discipline where applicable) from an ABET-accredited program.* Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of FL.* 12+ years of progressive engineering experience, including senior-level project leadership and people management responsibilities.* Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor managers, project leaders, and senior technical professionals.* Proven experience managing complex projects, multiple teams, and competing priorities simultaneously.**EEO Statement:**All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.