Director of Land Development

Alliant Engineering, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus opportunities

Market-leading profit sharing

401(k) contribution programs

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Company-paid life insurance

Paid professional development and training

Community involvement events

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Alliant Engineering, Inc. is looking for a Director of Land Development based in Jacksonville, FL. This role involves managing the Land Development team, driving business growth, and supervising various client projects in the region.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of relevant experience, including a PE license, and will work to strengthen Alliant's market presence while ensuring excellent project deliverables and client service.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of Land Development design experience in the NE Florida market.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with residential, commercial, office, and industrial development projects in the NE Florida region.

Responsibilities

• Utilize leadership and business development skills to expand Alliant's presence in the southeast.
• Provide guidance and direction for the Land Development Team in the Jacksonville office.
• Plan, organize, monitor, and direct work activities and resources necessary to provide excellence in client service.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management skills

Technical knowledge of engineering principles

Client relationship management

Business development skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Position Overview

Director of Land Development – Jacksonville, FL. This leader will manage the Land Development team, drive business growth, and lead client projects across the region.

Responsibilities

• Utilize leadership and business development skills to expand Alliant's presence in the southeast.
• Provide guidance and direction for the Land Development Team in the Jacksonville office and support of other Alliant offices.
• Plan, organize, monitor, and direct work activities and resources necessary to provide excellence in client service and project deliverables.
• Coordinate and communicate with staff, departments, municipalities, and private land development clients.
• Manage projects to ensure consistency with established processes, schedules, budgets, design criteria, standards, and specifications, and to keep projects on time and on budget.
• Develop and manage client relationships.
• Work with Alliant leadership to develop strategies to increase market share in the southeast market.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the entire Land Development Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 12+ years of Land Development design experience in the NE Florida market.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with residential, commercial, office, and industrial development projects in the NE Florida region.
• High capacity for self‑motivation and ability to apply engineering knowledge to a variety of projects.
• Strong relationships and contacts with regional developers, architects, municipal staff, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong technical knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities.
• Market‑leading profit sharing, ESOP, and 401(k) contribution programs.
• Medical plan with HSA contribution, dental and vision plans.
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Wellness programs and competitions.
• Generous annual leave and compensatory time‑off programs.
• Flexible schedules.
• Casual work environment.
• Paid professional development and training.
• Community involvement/charity events.
• Employees’ focused events (lunch & learn, office recreation, off‑site socials, etc.).

Eligibility

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.