Land Development Civil Engineering Group Leader

OWN, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

401(k) with company contribution

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO 16 days + 8 holidays

Paid parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Leadership development programs

Job summary

OWN, Inc. in Springfield, MO is seeking a Land Development Group Leader to guide a talented team, manage complex projects, and build lasting client relationships.

You will mentor team leaders, oversee land development work, and shape strategy to grow the practice and strengthen our presence in the market.

If you are a strategic thinker and proven leader who thrives on collaboration and delivering quality results, this role offers ownership-driven culture and meaningful opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• PE license.
• 10–15 years of land development engineering experience including project management and technical oversight.
• Proven leadership and client relationship management.
• Strong business development, financial management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop Team Leaders and emerging talent, building a culture of collaboration, accountability, and growth.
• Oversee complex land development projects, providing strategic direction and ensuring quality, profitability, and successful project delivery.
• Build and strengthen client relationships while identifying new business opportunities and driving growth in the market.
• Guide group operations, including workload planning, resource allocation, financial performance, and project priorities.
• Collaborate with division leadership to develop and execute strategies that support long-term growth and the success of our OWNers.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Project management

Client relations

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Civil Eng

Job description

We're looking for a Land Development Group Leader in Springfield, MO to lead a talented team, build strong client relationships, and help shape the future of land development in the communities we serve.

In this role, you'll guide and develop team leaders, oversee impactful land development projects, and identify opportunities to grow our business and strengthen our presence in the market. You'll work alongside a collaborative team of OWNers who are passionate about delivering great work and making a difference. If you're a relationship builder, a strategic thinker, and a leader who enjoys helping people and businesses grow, there's a place for you at OWN.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead, mentor, and develop Team Leaders and emerging talent, building a culture of collaboration, accountability, and growth.

• Oversee complex land development projects, providing strategic direction and ensuring quality, profitability, and successful project delivery.

• Build and strengthen client relationships while identifying new business opportunities and driving growth in the market.

• Guide group operations, including workload planning, resource allocation, financial performance, and project priorities.

• Collaborate with division leadership to develop and execute strategies that support long-term growth and the success of our OWNers.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• 10-15 years of experience in land development engineering, including project management and technical oversight.

• Proven experience leading teams, developing talent, and managing client relationships.

• Strong business development, financial management, and communication skills with a passion for building teams and growing business.

Why OWN?

• At OWN, ownership means something. We're 100% employee-owned, equitably, and we help our OWNers understand how the business performs, how their work impacts it, and how that connects to the value they're building.

• Trust and autonomy. You're empowered to make decisions and take ownership of your work without unnecessary layers.

• Room to make an impact. Your ideas are heard, and you'll have a real say in how your team works, improves, and grows.

• Flexibility that's real. The freedom to be a professional. The freedom to be a person.

• People you actually enjoy working with. We take the work seriously, but not ourselves. Good people, low egos, plenty of laughs along the way.

Benefits

• Employee ownership (ESOP) at no cost to you

• 401(k) with a 3% company contribution

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 16 days of PTO plus 8 paid holidays, growing with tenure

• Paid parental leave

• Company-paid life and disability insurance

• Training and leadership development programs

About OWN

OWN, Inc. provides civil engineering, land surveying, and field services for private development and public infrastructure clients across Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and beyond.

With nearly 200 employee-owners across 10 offices, we're built on employee ownership and driven by people who care about the work, each other, and the communities we're part of.