Land Development Director: Growth & Strategy Lead

Spicer Group; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Holidays

Sick and Vacation Days

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Spicer Group is seeking a Land Development Director to lead our growing land development practice, guiding high-profile urban planning, redevelopment, and economic development projects. You will shape strategy, oversee budgets and schedules, and mentor a multi-disciplinary team across Michigan, Ohio, and Georgia.

You will partner with executive leadership to drive market opportunities, client relationships, and service-area growth while ensuring project excellence, quality, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in land development, urban planning, or related professional services.
• Ability to travel for client meetings and project coordination.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of land development, redevelopment, urban planning, and economic development projects from concept to completion.
• Develop strategic growth plans for the Land Development service area.
• Mentor and retain a high-performing team across offices and regions.
• Drive business development and client relationship management to expand revenue and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategic planning

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Advanced degree in planning/engineering/public admin/real estate development

Job description

Spicer Group is seeking a Land Development Director to lead our growing land development practice, guiding high-profile urban planning, redevelopment, and economic development projects. You will shape strategy, oversee budgets and schedules, and mentor a multi-disciplinary team across Michigan, Ohio, and Georgia.

You will partner with executive leadership to drive market opportunities, client relationships, and service-area growth while ensuring project excellence, quality, and on-time delivery.