Land Development Director

Spicer Group; Bingham Farms (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Job summary

Spicer Group seeks an ambitious Land Development Director to lead and grow our land development service area, delivering high-profile projects from concept through completion. You will align with executive leadership to shape the service area vision, drive strategy, and ensure exceptional client service while mentoring a high-performing team.

You will oversee project planning, staffing, risk management, budgeting, and regulatory coordination, while positioning Spicer Group as an industry leader

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in land development, urban planning, redevelopment, or related professional services.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams on complex projects with public and private clients.
• Strong knowledge of land use, zoning, site planning, infrastructure, permitting, entitlement, and development regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead land development, redevelopment, urban planning, and economic development projects from concept to completion.
• Provide strategic oversight for planning, staffing, risk management, and regulatory coordination.
• Manage service line financials: utilization, revenue growth, profitability, invoicing, staffing, budgeting.
• Serve as Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge on high-profile projects with accountability for outcomes.
• Drive business development, client maintenance plans, proposals, and interviews.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Client Relationship Management

Budgeting

Business Development

Risk Management

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Professional licensure (PE/AICP/PLA/LEED AP) preferred

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

LAND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORPOSITION SUMMARYSpicer Group is seeking an ambitious and dynamic Land Development Director to lead our growing Land Development service area with impact and vision. This pivotal role drives the strategic execution of high-profile projects, delivering transformative urban planning, redevelopment, and economic development solutions that shape communities and set industry benchmarks. You’ll direct project excellence, ensuring flawless execution, budget precision, and on-time delivery while driving the financial success and growth of the service area. As a key leader, you’ll align with executive leadership to shape the company’s strategic vision, champion cutting-edge marketing initiatives, and cultivate powerful client and partner relationships.The Land Development Director will lead and mentor a high-performing team, upholding a culture of innovation, accountability, and professional growth while positioning Spicer Group as a leader in the industry through deliberate leadership and impactful project delivery.THE COMPANYSpicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company. With offices in Michigan, Ohio, and Georgia, Spicer Group continues to expand its geographic footprint. We are committed to providing our teams with technical support throughout these offices to continually build upon our success year after year. Spicer Group is committed to maintaining its tightly held private ownership, with no interest in selling to larger AEC firms. This commitment provides significant ownership opportunities for high performers and people that uphold our core values and build successful teams. Spicer Group was given the prestigious 2026 Circle of Excellence Platinum Award, recognized by PSMJ.Spicer Group prides itself on our core values of commitment to growth, great client relationships, excellent services and solutions, maintaining a team environment, and having integrity in all we do. We are seeking a candidate who will strive to uphold these values.Spicer Group, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our respect and commitment for our employees, their contributions, professional goals, and personal goals. This includes, but is not limited to:Competitive PayHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options401(k)-match programPaid HolidaysSick and Vacation DaysProfit SharingTuition ReimbursementProfessional DevelopmentExcellent Working ConditionsWork-Life BalanceFitness ReimbursementFlexibility of location in MI, OH, or GAKEY RESPONSIBILITIESProject and Financial ManagementLead the successful delivery of land development, redevelopment, urban planning, and economic development projects from concept through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations are consistently metProvide strategic oversight for project planning, staffing, risk management, technical execution, permitting, entitlement, and regulatory coordination across the Land Development service areaManage service line financial performance, including utilization, realization, revenue growth, profitability, invoicing, accounts receivable, staffing needs, and annual budget recommendationsServe as Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge on select high-profile or strategically important projects, providing leadership, technical guidance, and accountability for successful outcomesEvaluate project and pursuit opportunities, including Go/No-Go decisions, proposal strategy, scope development, fee preparation, contract negotiation, and interview participationImplement quality management practices and proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate project, client, financial, and operational risksStrategic Planning and CommunicationDevelop and execute a strategic growth plan for the Land Development service area that aligns with company goals, regional priorities, market opportunities, and long-term financial objectivesCollaborate with executive leadership to shape service area vision, priorities, operational goals, and performance expectationsEstablish clear communication across offices, regions, project teams, and support departments to ensure alignment, accountability, and consistent executionParticipate in company and regional strategic planning efforts, providing land development market insight, technical perspective, and growth recommendationsMonitor market trends, client needs, redevelopment opportunities, and regulatory changes to position the service area for continued relevance and competitivenessEmployee and Client EngagementLead, mentor, develop, and retain a high-performing multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, technical excellence, collaboration, and professional growthOversee staffing, workload planning, performance management, succession planning, training, and professional development for assigned technical and practice leadersCultivate and maintain strong relationships with public and private clients, developers, municipal leaders, agencies, community partners, and strategic industry partnersDrive business development and marketing efforts for the Land Development service area, including client maintenance plans, pursuit strategy, presentations, articles, speaking opportunities, awards, and industry involvementRepresent the company in community, civic, professional, and public settings to strengthen market presence and support regional strategic plansServe as a trusted subject matter expert in land development, redevelopment, urban planning, entitlement, and economic development solutionsCollaboration and LeadershipPartner with Regional Vice Presidents, Regional Managers, Practice Leads, Corporate Services, Marketing, and Client Development teams to pursue, win, and deliver strategic work across the company’s geographic footprintBuild alignment between technical teams and regional leadership to support consistent project delivery, resource planning, client service, and operational performanceSupport leadership development and succession planning within the Land Development service area to ensure long-term service continuity and growthChampion company core values while promoting teamwork, integrity, client service, and continuous improvement across the service areaThe list of specific duties and responsibilities is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not preclude assigning duties not listed herein if such duties and responsibilities are a logical assignment to the position.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSDemonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects involving public and private clients, developers, municipalities, agencies, consultants, and contractorsProven ability to grow a service area, expand client relationships, identify market opportunities, lead business development efforts, and contribute to revenue and profitability goalsStrong knowledge of land use, zoning, site planning, infrastructure coordination, permitting, entitlement, construction practices, development regulations, and applicable federal, state, and local requirementsEstablished client, developer, municipal, agency, or industry relationships within Michigan, Ohio, Georgia, or other strategic growth marketsProfessional licensure or certification such as PE, AICP, PLA, LEED AP, or other relevant credentials is preferredAdvanced degree in planning, engineering, public administration, business administration, real estate development, or a related field is preferredPOSITION REQUIREMENTSBachelor’s degree in a related field such as civil engineering, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, public administration, business, real estate development, or a closely related discipline10+ years of progressively responsible experience in land development, civil/site development, urban planning, redevelopment, economic development, municipal consulting, entitlement, permitting, or related professional servicesAbility to provide executive-level leadership, communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, make sound business decisions, and represent the company professionally in public, client, and industry settingsAbility to travel as needed for client meetings, project-related work, business development, company leadership meetings, and regional office coordinationFOR MORE INFORMATIONFor more information regarding our firm and/or this position, please visit the Spicer Group website at www.spicergroup.com . EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled