Land Development Group Leader - Grow Leaders & Client Partnerships

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Springfield, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

OWN, Inc. is seeking a Group Leader to guide Springfield, MO's Land Development team through the next growth phase. You will lead and develop Team Leaders, manage client relationships, and ensure high standards of safety, quality, and delivery across the group.

You’ll drive performance, shape the group’s direction, and contribute to hiring and succession planning while collaborating with other OWN divisions to strengthen the firm.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience focused in Land Development
• Experience in business development activities and pursuing new project opportunities
• Experience in project management: defining scope, requirements, and budgets
• Extensive experience in leading teams and developing leaders

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Team Leaders and emerging leaders, creating accountability and capability
• Oversee the group’s projects and client relationships, guiding complex work and major decisions
• Build and strengthen client relationships as a trusted partner to key clients
• Monitor group performance: workload, utilization, financial health, and profitability
• Shape the group’s direction and growth, identify opportunities, and support business development
• Coordinate resources and priorities to ensure the right people work on the right tasks
• Champion OWN Experience, safety, quality, and consistent project delivery across the group
• Collaborate with Team Leaders on high-impact decisions including strategy, risk, and client needs
• Contribute to hiring, promotions, succession planning, and building a high-performing team
• Foster collaboration across OWN to strengthen overall firm capabilities

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Project management

Team development

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (MO)

Job description

OWN, Inc. is seeking a Group Leader to guide Springfield, MO's Land Development team through the next growth phase. You will lead and develop Team Leaders, manage client relationships, and ensure high standards of safety, quality, and delivery across the group.

You’ll drive performance, shape the group’s direction, and contribute to hiring and succession planning while collaborating with other OWN divisions to strengthen the firm.