Chief Engineer - Urban Infill & Land Development

EYA Luxury; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

EYA, a premier Washington, DC metro area developer, seeks a Head of Engineering and Land Development to lead its land development platform. This executive role shapes feasibility, infrastructure delivery, budgeting, and contractor engagement across urban infill communities.

Reporting to the COO, you will guide internal engineering, preconstruction, field execution, and HOA turnover, ensuring disciplined execution while protecting capital and delivering high-density, transformative projects.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of senior land development leadership experience.
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Responsibilities

• Oversee internal engineering group and land development preconstruction.
• Lead budgeting, buyout, and contract negotiations.
• Drive infrastructure delivery strategy and risk assessment.
• Coordinate with acquisitions, development, construction, finance, and legal.
• Ensure timely parcel delivery and HOA turnover.

Skills

Land development leadership

Infrastructure delivery

Budgeting & forecasting

Contractor procurement

Cross-functional leadership

Capital planning

Team leadership

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

EYA, a premier Washington, DC metro area developer, seeks a Head of Engineering and Land Development to lead its land development platform. This executive role shapes feasibility, infrastructure delivery, budgeting, and contractor engagement across urban infill communities.

Reporting to the COO, you will guide internal engineering, preconstruction, field execution, and HOA turnover, ensuring disciplined execution while protecting capital and delivering high-density, transformative projects.