Director of Land Development

TYG; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

TYG seeks a seasoned Civil Engineering leader to grow Orlando's municipal and local government practice. You will oversee business development, client relations and project delivery, reporting to the Director of Land Development.

The role combines strategy, mentorship and technical oversight across civil/site projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams with architects, engineers and planners, while ensuring quality, budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in land development and civil engineering.
• Active PE license with ability to obtain Florida licensure within three months.
• Experience delivering municipal and local government civil/site projects.
• Strong client relationships and a track record of winning work.
• Experience building, mentoring and managing engineering teams.
• Expertise in site plans, construction documents, specifications and reports.

Responsibilities

• Grow the municipal and local government practice through client development and new project opportunities.
• Lead project managers and senior technical staff, overseeing workloads and resources.
• Provide technical and strategic oversight across civil/site projects with budgets and schedules.
• Build trusted relationships with municipal clients, regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
• Guide proposal strategies, teaming arrangements and go/no-go decisions.
• Serve as Project Executive, Project Manager or Design Manager on key projects.
• Support recruitment, mentoring and training across teams.
• Promote innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement in delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Team mentoring

Project oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Our client is an established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with a strong East Coast presence and a growing Orlando team. With a collaborative culture, stable ownership and a focus on long-term growth, they offer the opportunity to build a municipal and local government practice with the support of an established land development business.

Working alongside the Director of Land Development, you will lead the growth of the Orlando team’s municipal and local government portfolio. This role combines business development, team leadership and technical oversight, with the opportunity to strengthen public-sector relationships, win new work and shape a growing practice.

The Ideal Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in land development, civil engineering and team leadership.
• Active PE license, with the ability to obtain Florida licensure within three months.
• Experience delivering municipal and local government civil/site projects.
• Strong client relationships and a track record of winning work and developing business.
• Experience building, mentoring and managing engineering teams.
• Expertise in site plans, construction documents, specifications and engineering reports.
• Ability to manage complex projects and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including architects, engineers and planners.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Grow the municipal and local government practice through client development, strategic pursuits and new project opportunities.
• Lead project managers and senior technical staff, overseeing workloads, resources and team development.
• Provide technical and strategic oversight across civil/site projects, maintaining quality, budgets and schedules.
• Build trusted relationships with municipal clients, regulatory agencies and project stakeholders.
• Guide proposal strategies, teaming arrangements and go/no-go decisions.
• Serve as Project Executive, Project Manager or Design Manager on key projects.
• Support recruitment, mentoring and training while collaborating with teams across the wider business.
• Promote innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement in project delivery.