Land development Director

Brightpath Associates LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with Company match

Bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking a Civil Engineering and Land Development Director to lead the Lancaster office, guiding project delivery, budgeting, and client relationships. The role requires strong leadership in a small-firm environment and ensuring compliance with PennDOT, Act 167, E&S, and firm standards.

You will mentor 4–8 engineers and coordinate with municipal agencies, while supervising staff, conducting meetings, and driving business development in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• Licensed Professional in PA or ability to obtain PA licensure within 12 months of hire.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive land development experience, with at least 2 years in a PM role.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day engineering and operational functions of the Lancaster office.
• Oversee multiple civil engineering projects from initiation through construction administration and closeout.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and client communications.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Team leadership

Education

ABET-accredited program

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

Job description

Civil Engineering and Land Devleopment Director - Lancaster Branch Manager , is responsible for leading the day-to-day engineering and operational functions of our Lancaster office. This individual manages a portfolio of civil engineering projects including site development, stormwater, utilities, transportation, and municipal infrastructure, while supervising junior staff and serving as a primary client contact. The ideal candidate brings both technical depth and the interpersonal skills to thrive in a small-firm environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Project Management & Delivery
• Office & Operations Oversight
• Client & Stakeholder Relations

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage multiple civil engineering projects simultaneously from initiation through construction administration and closeout.
• Develop project scopes, fee proposals, schedules, and budgets; monitor and control project financials throughout.
• Coordinate permitting with PennDOT, DEP, local municipalities, and other review agencies.
• Oversee preparation of construction documents, specifications, and bid packages.
• Conduct construction observation and respond to RFIs, submittals, and field conditions as needed.
• Ensure all deliverables meet applicable codes, standards (e.g., PennDOT, Act 167, E&S), and firm quality benchmarks.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Lancaster office, including workflow management, staffing utilization, and resource planning.
• Maintain awareness of project backlog and proactively manage capacity across the project team.
• Provide and participate business development efforts, including proposal preparation, networking, and overall project development.
• Supervise and mentor a team of 4 to 8 engineers, landscape architects, designers, and technicians at various career stages.
• Assign work, provide technical guidance, and review deliverables for quality and completeness.
• Participate in hiring decisions, performance reviews, and professional development planning for direct reports.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and growth-oriented team culture consistent with the firm's values.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, maintaining strong relationships through responsive communication and quality outcomes.
• Lead client meetings, project kick-offs, and progress updates.
• Represent the firm at municipal hearings, pre-application meetings, and community engagement events as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Landscape Architecture/Land Surveying or another closely related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• Licensed Professional in Pennsylvania, or ability to obtain PA licensure within 12 months of hire.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive land development experience, with at least 2 years in a project management capacity.
• Demonstrated experience with site development, land development, stormwater management, and/or municipal infrastructure projects in Pennsylvania.
• Working knowledge of PA DEP NPDES permitting, Act 167 stormwater, and PennDOT highway occupancy processes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; familiarity with HydroCAD, PennDOT design standards, and related tools.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Benefits, Compensation, and Workplace Environment

We offer quarterly employee appreciation outings, professional development opportunities, an in-office business casual dress code, collaborative culture, flexible schedule, and a competitive pay and benefits package that is scalable with experience, including bonuses and a 401k plan with Company match. We also offer educational enrichment opportunities through internal training programs, and a variety of professional development opportunities.