Hybrid Land Development Lead – Growth & Projects

HMB Professional Engineers, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) Plan and Match

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability (Short & Long-term)

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Excellent compensation package

Job summary

HMB is seeking a Land Development Division Lead in Nashville to oversee business development, fee proposals, and project production. You will guide design staff, manage client relationships, and ensure projects meet scope, budget, and schedule.

The role requires 10+ years in land development, PE licensure, and strong leadership. You will lead a hybrid team and drive growth while maintaining quality in deliverables such as plans, memos, and specifications.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering.
• Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer.
• Experience in Leadership, Business Development, Client Management, Project Management & Production.
• 10+ years of professional experience in Land Development.
• Proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with clients, staff, and management.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills.
• A desire to grow personally and professionally with each project while working in a team environment to create designs and drawings supporting our client's overall project goal.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other applicable software common to the field of Land Development.
• Hydraulics and traffic experience is a plus.
• Ability to guide junior staff as well as participate in the design and detailing of structural design projects.
• Ability and willingness to assist with interdisciplinary projects outside of Land Development

Responsibilities

• Act as the point of contact for the Land Development group
• Lead the business development effort for Land Development market
• Lead the operations and production efforts
• Coordination with other Land Development staff companywide
• Hire local staff to support the market
• Manage projects and client relationships
• Development of project work plan and scope of work
• Prepare fee proposals and track and manage project budgets and invoicing
• Prepare roadway, grading, drainage, water, and sewer plans using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Produce project deliverables including technical memoranda, design plans and specifications, and technical reports
• Administer quality assurance for project deliverables
• Prepare supporting calculations, cost estimates, construction specifications, and permitting in various jurisdictions
• Maintain effective communications with clients and project teams
• Construction Observation and Coordination with Construction Contractors
• Ensure that the staff resources are deployed in a productive and profitable manner
• Conduct regular meetings to ensure that project needs are balanced with staff availability

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client management

Project management

Communication

Team guidance

Education

BS Civil Engineering

MS Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

HMB is seeking a Land Development Division Lead in Nashville to oversee business development, fee proposals, and project production. You will guide design staff, manage client relationships, and ensure projects meet scope, budget, and schedule.

The role requires 10+ years in land development, PE licensure, and strong leadership. You will lead a hybrid team and drive growth while maintaining quality in deliverables such as plans, memos, and specifications.