Civil Site Development Group Manager

Benesch; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and leadership development

Up to 9% retirement contribution

Flexible schedule

Generous paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Benesch is looking for a Civil / Land Development Group Manager in Charlotte, North Carolina. This full-time hybrid role requires a seasoned leader with 15+ years of civil engineering experience and a Professional Engineer licensure. You will manage multidisciplinary teams and foster key client relationships while advancing sustainable community development.

Benefits include mentorship, career growth opportunities, and a strong retirement contribution. This position supports work-life balance with a flexible schedule and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer in North Carolina or able to obtain via reciprocity.
• Requires at least 15 years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• Significant experience leading projects for public/private clients is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the North Carolina practice.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams and support business development efforts.
• Collaborate with internal partners in landscape architecture and transportation.

Skills

Professional Engineer licensure in North Carolina

Civil Engineering or related discipline

15+ years of progressive civil engineering experience

Experience leading civil site and land development projects

Strong understanding of North Carolina regulatory agencies

Expertise in project financial management and budgeting

Mentoring multidisciplinary engineering teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Civil / Land Development Group Manager – North Carolina

Join the Civil Site/ Land Development team at Benesch and help advance our goal of building connected, sustainable communities through thoughtful land development, community infrastructure, and recreation improvements across the Carolinas and Southeast. Our team delivers high‑impact work in municipal infrastructure, educational campus development, and commercial site design, shaping how communities grow.

When joining the team you will work closely with a collaborative group that supports planning, layout, SD/DD/CD design, permitting, bidding, and construction administration for a wide range of public and private clients. You’ll provide strategic and operational leadership for our North Carolina practice, guiding multidisciplinary teams, strengthening key client relationships, and supporting business development efforts. You will work closely with internal partners in landscape architecture, planning, transportation, structures, and more, leveraging the expertise of over 1200 Benesch professionals.

This role is ideal for a senior leader who thrives in collaborative, growth‑oriented environments and wants to influence both project delivery and long‑term strategy. Reporting directly to the Division Manager, you will have a clear path for leadership advancement within an employee‑owned firm celebrating 80 years of impact.

Location

This full‑time hybrid role is based in our Charlotte office, with in‑office collaboration expected at least three days per week.

Required Qualifications

• Professional Engineer licensure in North Carolina (or ability to obtain via reciprocity within 3 months)
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• 15+ years of progressive civil engineering experience
• Significant experience leading civil site and land development projects for public and/or private sector clients
• Demonstrated success developing client relationships and winning new work
• Strong understanding of North Carolina regulatory agencies and permitting processes
• Expertise in project financial management, budgeting, QA/QC, and resource planning
• Experience leading and mentoring multidisciplinary engineering teams

Benefits

• Career growth with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit‑eligible employees
• Flexible schedule that supports work‑life balance
• Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit‑eligible employees
• Mentorship, hands‑on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws. Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment. If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing [e-mail].