Lead Land Development Design Team

Soltesz Co.; Waldorf (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and dental benefits

Family-friendly environment

Professional development

Meaningful regional projects

Job summary

Soltesz is seeking a Team Leader – Land Development Design in Waldorf, MD to guide a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and land development projects. A licensed PE will lead client relations, mentoring, and project delivery from concept to construction across Southern Maryland.

The role requires a Maryland-registered PE with 10–12 years of related experience and a proven ability to manage teams, budgets, and client expectations while pursuing growth for the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Active Maryland PE license.
• 10–12 years of progressive civil engineering and land development design experience.
• Minimum 5 years managing civil/site design projects.
• Minimum 5 years supervising and developing technical staff.
• Strong understanding of land development design, permitting, and regulatory processes.
• Experience on projects in Southern Maryland preferred.
• Proven success building and maintaining client relationships.
• Excellent organizational, delegation, leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from concept through construction while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and a mentor to project teams.
• Manage a portfolio of civil engineering and land development projects.
• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery while ensuring client satisfaction.
• Develop and prepare proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, profitability, and invoicing.
• Provide technical guidance to support client development objectives.
• Represent clients during project milestones, agency meetings, public presentations, and hearings.
• Support business development and marketing efforts to expand client relationships.

Skills

Civil engineering

Land development

Project management

Client relations

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Soltesz is seeking a Team Leader – Land Development Design in Waldorf, MD to guide a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and land development projects. A licensed PE will lead client relations, mentoring, and project delivery from concept to construction across Southern Maryland.

The role requires a Maryland-registered PE with 10–12 years of related experience and a proven ability to manage teams, budgets, and client expectations while pursuing growth for the firm.