Director of Land Development

talisman; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation + Bonuses

Health & Wellness Benefits

Mentorship & Career Development

Referral Bonuses

2–4 weeks paid vacation

Mentorship program

Referral bonuses

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in North Carolina seeks an experienced professional to lead impactful land development projects. Responsibilities include managing project teams, client engagement, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in civil site design, strong leadership skills, and proficiency with Civil 3D and AutoCAD. Competitive compensation and benefits package offered, including bonuses and vacation time.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in civil site design focused on land development.
• 5+ years in a project management role or as a senior project engineer.
• Ability to coordinate with local governments and permitting agencies.
• 5+ years in a project management or senior engineering role.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, HEC-HMS, StormCAD.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience coordinating with local governments and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in designing site development plans.
• Act as primary contact for clients and manage their expectations.
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and reporting.
• Mentor engineers and CAD technicians with technical guidance.
• Collaborate with municipalities and utility providers through approvals.

Skills

Civil site design

Leadership

Communication skills

Hydrology/hydraulic modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

HEC-HMS

StormCAD

Job description

I help civil engineers explore their next step within land development & water engineering

Are you ready to take the lead on impactful land development projects and guide a talented team of engineers and designers? One of our key clients is looking for a seasoned civil engineering professional who thrives on collaboration, client engagement, and delivering top-tier design solutions for communities across North Carolina.

What You’ll Do

• Leading project teams in the design of site development plans: paving, grading, stormwater, water/sewer infrastructure, and more
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and managing expectations
• Overseeing project timelines, budgets, reporting, and invoicing
• Providing mentorship and technical guidance to engineers and CAD technicians
• Collaborating with municipalities and utility providers to move projects through to approval

What We’re Looking For

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• A Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in North Carolina, or the ability to obtain one
• At least 10 years of experience in civil site design — with a focus on land development for residential or mixed-use communities
• 5+ years in a project management role, or demonstrated leadership as a senior project engineer or assistant PM
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and hydrology/hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., HEC-HMS, StormCAD)
• Excellent communication skills — written, verbal, and visual
• Experience coordinating with local governments, permitting agencies, and utility companies

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation + Bonuses: Merit-based bonuses and generous 401(k) contributions with immediate vesting
• Health & Wellness Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus HSA contributions for qualifying plans
• Time Off That Works for You:
• 2–4 weeks of paid vacation based on experience
• Vacation rollover from year to year
• Mentorship & Career Development: A structured mentorship program to support your growth as a leader
• Referral Bonuses: Get rewarded for bringing great people into the team

If you're passionate about community development and ready to bring your skills to a firm that values quality, collaboration, and career growth — we’d love to hear from you.