Land Development Group Leader: Grow Leaders & Clients

OWN, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

OWN, Inc. in Springfield, MO is seeking a Group Leader to expand leadership beyond individual projects, shaping the direction of the Land Development group.

You will develop leaders, strengthen client relationships, drive performance, and create opportunities for growth across the group. You will model and deliver the OWN Experience, align to five success drivers—Clients, OWNers, Safety, Quality, and Financial Health—throughout the project lifecycle, and partner with Team Leaders on high-impact

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Missouri preferred.
• 10+ years of engineering experience focused in Land Development projects.
• Experience in business development activities such as managing client relationships, pursuing new project opportunities, and developing lasting client relationships.
• Experience in project management activities such as determining project requirements, establishing scope of work, and determining design budgets.
• Extensive experience in leading teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Team Leaders and emerging leaders, creating accountability, building capability, and preparing the next generation of leaders.
• Oversee the group’s projects and client relationships, providing guidance on complex work, key decisions, and challenges that require a broader perspective.
• Build and strengthen client relationships, serving as a trusted partner to key clients and helping Team Leaders grow their own relationships.
• Keep a pulse on the group’s performance, including workload, utilization, financial health, project performance, and overall profitability.
• Help shape the group’s direction and growth, identifying opportunities, supporting business development, and building a strong pipeline aligned with the division’s strategy.
• Direct traffic across the group, balancing resources, priorities, and opportunities to make sure the right people are working on the right things.
• Champion how we work, reinforcing the OWN Experience, safety, quality, and consistent project delivery across the group.
• Partner with Team Leaders on high-impact decisions, from project strategy and risk to client needs, financial performance, and team development.
• Help shape the future of the group, contributing to hiring, promotions, succession planning, and the development of a strong, high-performing team.
• Collaborate across OWN, building connections between groups and divisions that make us stronger as a firm.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Project management

Business development

Team development

Strategic thinking

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering / Landscape Architecture

Licensed Professional Engineer (Missouri)

10+ years of Land Development engineering experience

Job description

OWN, Inc. in Springfield, MO is seeking a Group Leader to expand leadership beyond individual projects, shaping the direction of the Land Development group.

You will develop leaders, strengthen client relationships, drive performance, and create opportunities for growth across the group. You will model and deliver the OWN Experience, align to five success drivers—Clients, OWNers, Safety, Quality, and Financial Health—throughout the project lifecycle, and partner with Team Leaders on high-impact