Director / Practice Lead – Land Development

David Joseph & Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Florida is seeking a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer to lead land development projects. This role offers significant autonomy and responsibilities, including managing a team and overseeing various development projects. Candidates should have over 12 years of land development experience, a Florida PE license, strong permitting skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D. This position promises practice-level leadership and long-term career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of land development experience.
• Must have strong experience in residential and commercial development.
• Proven ability to independently run projects and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and designers.
• Oversee multiple development projects including residential, commercial, and industrial.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Autonomy

Team mentoring

Strong permitting experience

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

Florida PE license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Position Summary

Seeking a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer to lead and grow a Land Development practice in Central Florida. This individual will operate with a high degree of autonomy and will be responsible for managing a team, overseeing a strong book of work, and serving as a senior client-facing leader without requiring daily oversight from firm principals.

The firm maintains a diversified and active backlog across multiple sectors. Current high-growth areas include large-scale retail and entertainment developments, nationally recognized commercial projects, and several substantial mixed-use communities. The firm also continues steady work in multifamily, single-family, industrial, and other private-sector development sectors. Healthcare is an emerging growth area with strategic initiatives underway that are expected to generate sustained project flow.

This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced PE ready to take ownership of project delivery, team performance, and client relationships within a multidisciplinary civil engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and designers
• Oversee multiple residential, commercial, mixed-use, retail, industrial, and healthcare-related development projects
• Manage scope, budgets, schedules, and financial performance
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients and regulatory agencies
• Direct permitting efforts in Central Florida (municipal and county agencies)
• Coordinate with in-house planning, surveying, and related teams
• Contribute to project pursuits and strategic growth initiatives

Qualifications

• Florida PE license (required)
• 12+ years of land development experience
• Proven ability to independently run projects and supervise staff
• Strong Central Florida permitting experience
• Experience in residential and commercial development
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

What This Is

A true practice-level leadership role with autonomy, sector diversity, and long-term growth opportunity.