Development Services Lead: Planning, Inspections & Projects

Lubbock County; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lubbock County is seeking an experienced development services leader to oversee planning, inspection and project delivery for subdivisions, site plans and county infrastructure. You will ensure compliance with subdivision regulations, coordinate with engineers, developers and regulatory agencies, and direct field inspections and project budgets.

Reporting to the Director of Road & Bridge, you will manage staff, set priorities for development review processes, and drive initiatives to improve

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience overseeing land development regulations, project management and construction administration.
• Five years supervising and managing staff.
• Extensive knowledge in construction principles, and state and federal regulations concerning development/road construction.
• Valid Texas driver’s license required.
• Certifications (CFM and Inspector) required or obtainable within 12 months; TxDOT LGP101 within 16 months.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning and management of development services, reviewing subdivision plans and commercial site plans for compliance with Lubbock County Subdivision Regulations, construction inspections, and project delivery activities.
• Coordinate design review, construction oversight, inspection coordination, invoice approval, budget tracking, and adherence to project schedules; conduct field inspections.
• Collaborate with regulatory entities (TCEQ, TGLO, TDLR) as needed.
• Serve as primary on-site authority for real-time decision-making on project sites.
• Exercise independent judgement to issue field directives, approve plan modifications, or issue stop-work orders to protect public health and minimize liability.
• Establish goals and priorities for development staff; prepare reports and correspondence.
• Inform property owners and developers about Master Thoroughfare Plan, subdivision regulations, and permitting requirements.
• Communicate project goals, timelines, and impacts to residents and stakeholders.
• Assist with preparing departmental budgets and running the department within budget.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Field inspections

Independent judgement

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Construction Management

Urban Planning

Public Administration

CFM Certification

Inspector Certification

TxDOT LGP101 certification

Job description

Lubbock County is seeking an experienced development services leader to oversee planning, inspection and project delivery for subdivisions, site plans and county infrastructure. You will ensure compliance with subdivision regulations, coordinate with engineers, developers and regulatory agencies, and direct field inspections and project budgets.

Reporting to the Director of Road & Bridge, you will manage staff, set priorities for development review processes, and drive initiatives to improve