Market Sector Leader/Department Manager

Dewberry; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Department Manager/Market Sector Leader to guide complex land development projects and drive growth in energy, residential, commercial real estate, and public sector markets.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk, and act as the primary client liaison while mentoring junior staff and expanding Dewberry’s presence in key markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Landscape Architecture.
• 10+ years of land development and capital improvement project experience.
• NC PE license or RLA, or ability to obtain within two months.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, stormwater modeling software, and MS Office.
• Strong project management, budgeting, and cross-disciplinary leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of land development projects from concept through construction.
• Direct multidisciplinary design teams in all aspects of project delivery, including site layout, design, stormwater, erosion control, utility design, and reports.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring exceptional service and long-term relationship development.
• Support business development initiatives, including client outreach, proposals, and project pursuits.
• Identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients and enter new markets.
• Collaborate with Dewberry teams to deliver complex, high-impact projects.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and performance.
• Guide projects through regulatory review processes and coordinate with agencies.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and staff development.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing communication

Regulatory approvals knowledge

Mentoring staff

Team collaboration

Education

BS degree in Civil Engineering or Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Stormwater modeling software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurialDepartment Manager/Market Sector Leader to join our growing Charlotte, NC office. In this leadership role, you’ll manage complex land development projects serving the energy, residential, commercial real estate, and public sector markets while helping drive business growth, strengthen client relationships, and mentor the next generation of engineering professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives in a client-facing environment and is passionate about delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that positively impact communities.

What You’ll Do

As a Department Manager/Market Sector Leader you will provide strategic leadership and end-to-end project oversight for complex land development initiatives. You’ll lead cross-functional teams, manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risk, and serve as the primary point of contact for clients, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of land development projects from concept through construction.
• Direct multidisciplinary design teams in all aspects of project delivery, including site layout, grading, stormwater management, erosion control, utility design, and associated calculations and reports.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring exceptional service and long-term relationship development.
• Partner with the Department Manager to support business development initiatives, including client outreach, proposal preparation, and project pursuits.
• Identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients and enter new geographic and market sectors.
• Collaborate with Dewberry teams across the organization to deliver complex, high-impact projects and leverage the firm's full range of capabilities.
• Develop, and manage project budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and overall project performance.
• Guide projects through regulatory review processes and coordinate approvals with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for junior and mid-level staff.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• BS degree in Civil Engineering, or Landscape Architecture.
• 10+ years of experience in the design and management of land development and capital improvement projects.
• North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) license, or Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) required, or the ability to obtain within two months. Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, stormwater modeling software, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong project management skills, including experience managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of permitting and regulatory approval processes.
• Excellent written, verbal, and client-facing communication skills.
• Ability to provide technical guidance, mentor staff, and foster team success.
• A collaborative, client-focused approach with a passion for delivering high-quality projects and growing business relationships.

Why Dewberry?

• Lead diverse and meaningful projects across multiple market sectors.
• Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative, employee-focused environment.
• Help drive the expansion of a nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm.
• Build a long-term career with a company committed to investing in its people and communities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.