Land Development Practice Lead

Thomas Young Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Profit sharing & ESOP

401(k) contributions

Health, dental, vision coverage

HSA contributions

Life insurance & disability coverage

PTO & flexible schedules

Professional development support

Engaging culture & events

Job summary

This employee-owned engineering and consulting firm is seeking a senior leader to guide the Land Development team in Charlotte, overseeing projects from start to finish and ensuring budget and schedule adherence. The role focuses on expanding client relationships with municipalities, developers, and regulatory agencies while growing the Southeast market.

A PE license and 10+ years of land development experience are required, with strong leadership and business development skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Active PE license required.
• 10+ years of land development experience.
• Proven leadership of residential, commercial, office and industrial projects.
• Established local relationships with developers, architects, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong leadership, business development, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide vision for the Land Development team in Charlotte.
• Manage projects from start to finish, keeping them on budget and schedule.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, municipalities, and agencies.
• Grow the Southeast market with firm leadership.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop the regional team.
• Represent the firm at business development events and client meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Project management

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

This employee-owned engineering and consulting firm is known for innovation, quality, and a team culture that values support and growth. They offer civil engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and surveying services. Their employee-owners take pride in building stronger communities and pushing forward-thinking solutions. It’s a place where people enjoy what they do and grow professionally.

What you'll be doing:

Lead and provide vision for the Land Development team in Charlotte

Manage projects from start to finish, keeping them on budget and schedule

Build and maintain relationships with clients, municipalities, and agencies

Work with firm leadership to grow the Southeast market

Recruit, mentor, and develop the regional team

Represent the firm at business development events and client meetings

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

10+ years of land development experience

Active PE license

Proven experience leading residential, commercial, office, and industrial projects

Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering best practices

Established local relationships with developers, architects, and regulatory agencies

Solid leadership, business development, and project management skills

More reasons to apply:

Competitive salary plus performance-based bonuses

Profit sharing, ESOP, and 401(k) contributions

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

HSA contributions and flexible spending accounts

Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

PTO and flexible schedules

Generous support for professional development

Engaging culture with wellness initiatives, team events, and community involvement