Director of Land Development

RICK; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

401K

Profit-sharing

Team-building activities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

RICK is seeking a Director of Land Development in Tucson, Arizona. This role involves overseeing land development projects while mentoring engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in the field, a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, and a P.E. license. Responsibilities include leading project teams, managing client relationships, and contributing to business development efforts. The position offers a base salary of $145,000 to $175,000 with bonus potential and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience managing land development projects.
• Experience directly reviewing and managing employee performance.
• Extensive client contacts with local architects and developers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Tucson’s Land Development Division.
• Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish clear expectations and promote a collaborative environment.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Business Development

Client Management

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Registered Arizona Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Looking for a place to grow your career and make a difference? RICK is the place for you!

As the Director of Land Development, you will join the senior leadership of RICK to expand and guide our Tucson office’s land development operations throughout the Tucson area and greater Arizona. This position oversees a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects while leading and mentoring engineering teams. The Director of Land Development also fosters valuable partnerships to drive business development efforts with private developers, landowners, and higher-education institutions. This role has the potential to transition into the next step of management and to an ownership level in the Tucson office.

Responsibilities

• Leads, mentors, and grows Tucson’s Land Development Division
• Serves as the trusted advisor and primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle, including providing expert guidance on the design process, delivering regular progress updates, and ensuring alignment of project scope, schedule, and budget
• Leads project teams by establishing clear expectations, ensuring technical excellence, and promoting a collaborative environment focused on efficiency, quality, and innovation
• Champions mentoring, training, and professional development initiatives to strengthen staff capabilities and support career progression within the team
• Works with Principals within RICK and provides strategic input on business development opportunities; supports firm growth through client retention and new project pursuits
• Maintains strong, active relationships across the Arizona developer and builder community, leveraging industry connections to identify opportunities and strengthen client partnerships
• Participates in land development and related professional organizations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college
• Registered Arizona Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• 15+ years of relevant experience managing land development projects within the constraints of scope, schedule, budget, and performance requirements
• Proven ability to lead teams to success, including experience directly reviewing and managing employee performance, as well as mentoring a civil engineering team
• Initiative to accept and carry out responsibility for the design team's direction, control, and planning; ability to set realistic goals and make plans independently
• Ability to perform constructability reviews and site construction conformance evaluations
• Extensive client contacts and relationships with local architects, developers, land use attorneys, planners, and public agencies
• Experience with business development and client management, including obtaining both new and repeat business
• AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam experience

Company Offerings

• Generous benefits package
• Medical, dental, vision, profit-sharing, 401K, personal leave, and life and disability insurance
• Company culture experiences, including events, team-building activities, parties, and more
• Innovative technology and company-wide resources

Base pay

Base pay from $145,000 to $175,000 with annual bonus potential

RICK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. RICK’s employees are protected by laws designed to protect employees from discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs. RICK's employees are also protected against retaliation if they engage in a protected activity, whistleblowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law.