Land Development Division Manager

Andersen James Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

PTO

Paid holidays

Health/dental/vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Education reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Andersen James Group in Austin, TX is seeking a Land Development Division Manager to lead and grow its Central Texas community infrastructure division. This high-impact leadership role will own team development, client relationships, business development, project delivery, and division growth.

As Division Manager, you will expand the firm’s presence, mentor a land development team, and drive project delivery while collaborating with public and private sector clients to support market expansion

Qualifications

• Texas PE license required or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• Strong background in private land development and/or municipal infrastructure.
• Proven experience with business development and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a land development engineering team.
• Develop and maintain relationships with public and private clients.
• Drive business development, market expansion, and client development in Central Texas.
• Manage private and municipal land development projects from planning through delivery.
• Provide leadership on various project types including commercial, residential, industrial, and public facilities.
• Support proposals, marketing, and project pursuits.
• Oversee staffing, billing, and financial performance of the division.
• Ensure profitability, performance, and growth of the division.
• Collaborate with project managers to maintain quality, schedules, and budgets.
• Mentor staff and maintain strong presence in the local civil engineering community.

Skills

Team leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Project management

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Texas PE license

Job description

Compensation: $175,000-$220,000 Base + Bonus

Schedule: On-Site

Employment Type: Full-Time

A well-established engineering firm is seeking a Land Development Division Manager to lead and grow its Central Texas Community Infrastructure division. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced civil engineering professional who is ready to take ownership of team development, client relationships, business development, project delivery, and division growth.

The Opportunity

As Division Manager, you will play a key role in expanding the firm's presence across the Central Texas market. You will work closely with clients, engineers, subconsultants, and internal leadership while building and developing a high-performing land development team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, grow, and mentor a dedicated land development engineering team.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with public and private-sector clients.
• Drive business development, market expansion, and client development throughout Central Texas.
• Manage and oversee private and municipal land development projects from planning through delivery.
• Provide leadership on commercial, residential, multifamily, industrial, mixed-use, K-12, public facility, and utility projects.
• Support proposals, qualifications packages, marketing initiatives, and project pursuits.
• Assist with project planning, staffing, monthly billing, and financial performance.
• Oversee division profitability, operational performance, and strategic growth.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to maintain quality, schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
• Mentor and develop staff while supporting long-term team growth.
• Maintain a strong presence within the local civil engineering and development community.

Qualifications

• Texas PE license required, or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• Strong background in private land development and/or municipal infrastructure.
• Proven experience with business development and client relationship management.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building experience.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles, project management, and industry standards.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of risk management and loss prevention.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, engineers, government agencies, public officials, and internal teams.
• Must be local to Texas and able to work on-site.
• Must be able to pass a background check, drug screen, and meet driving record requirements.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $175,000-$220,000 base salary + annual bonus
• High-level leadership position with significant influence over division growth.
• Opportunity to build and develop a team.
• Strong exposure to business development and client relationships.
• Ability to shape the firm's continued growth throughout Central Texas.
• Competitive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, PTO, paid holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, disability and life insurance, education reimbursement, and referral bonuses.

If you are a Texas PE with 10+ years of land development or municipal infrastructure experience and are ready to take the next step into a division leadership role, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the Central Texas market.