Civil Site Development Group Manager

Benesch; Town of Charlotte (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% retirement contribution

Flexible scheduling

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Benesch in Charlotte, NC seeks a Civil/Land Development Group Manager to lead our North Carolina practice. You will guide civil site and land development projects, coordinate with planning, design, permitting, and bidding teams, and strengthen key client relationships across public and private sectors.

This senior role emphasizes strategic leadership, mentorship of multidisciplinary engineers, and collaborations with landscape, transportation, structures, and more.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for NC practice, guiding multidisciplinary teams.
• Strengthen key client relationships and support business development.
• Lead and mentor engineering teams across planning, layout, SD/DD/CD design, permitting, bidding and construction administration.

Skills

PE licensure NC

Civil leadership

Client relationships

Regulatory knowledge NC

Financial management

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Job description

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don’t be so hard on yourself—apply for the job!

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 the Southeast. Our team delivers high impact work in municipal infrastructure, educational campus development, and commercial site design. From greenways and parks to K-12 campuses, university facilities, mixed use developments, and healthcare projects, our team leads civil site design that shapes how communities grow.

When joining out 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 including, 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 1200+ Benesch professionals.

This role is ideal for a senior leader who thrives in collaborative, growth-oriented environments and has a desire 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. If you are ready to directly contribute your efforts to a high‑performing team and shape community‑driven development in North Carolina, this is the place to do it.

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

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Why Benesch

It’s simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.

• Career growth that’s real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit‑eligible employees
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit‑eligible employees
• Support beyond work through mentorship, hands‑on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the support and exposure to grow here.

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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 [e-mail].

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We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.