Regional Development Manager

Bohler; Rehoboth Beach (DE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bohler seeks a Regional Development Manager to guide complex land development projects, manage key client relationships, and drive regional growth. You’ll work with regional leadership, project teams, and business development to shape strategy, plan activities, and deliver successful outcomes across a diverse client base.

Bring 15+ years of land development experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to influence stakeholders, optimize schedules and budgets, and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of land development and permitting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or Surveying.
• Professional licensure as a PE, Landscape Architect, or PLS preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proven ability to influence project strategy and financial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Guide complex development projects from planning to approvals.
• Advise on feasibility, risk, and multi-site programs.
• Strengthen client relationships and expand opportunities.
• Collaborate with leadership and business development to drive regional growth.
• Improve project performance through schedules, budgets, and scope management.
• Navigate jurisdictional challenges and regulatory processes.
• Mentor teams and elevate capabilities across the region.

Skills

Land development

Client relationship management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Communication skills

Business acumen

Influence and negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Surveying

Advanced degree welcomed

Professional licensure: PE/LA/PLS

Job description

Shape development strategies. Strengthen client partnerships. Influence regional growth.

Bring your land development expertise, industry relationships, and strategic perspective to a role where you can guide complex projects, expand client relationships, and help shape development opportunities across the region.

About the Role

Bohler is seeking an experienced Regional Development Manager to provide strategic guidance across complex land development projects, key client relationships, and regional growth opportunities. Working alongside regional and branch leadership, Project Managers, and Business Development, you’ll help teams navigate development challenges, anticipate risks, make informed strategic decisions, and deliver successful project outcomes. At Bohler, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your expertise across a diverse portfolio of clients, projects, and markets, collaborating with experienced leaders to influence development strategies and regional success.

What You'll Do

• Guide complex development projects. Provide senior-level expertise in civil site planning, entitlements, design, permitting, and jurisdictional approvals to help teams anticipate challenges and avoid costly mistakes.
• Advise on project strategy. Partner with regional and branch leadership and project teams on feasibility, due diligence, multi-site programs, project setup, risk management, and future work planning.
• Strengthen client relationships. Manage an assigned client portfolio, deepen existing partnerships, and identify opportunities to expand relationships and improve the client experience.
• Expand business opportunities. Leverage industry connections, referrals, and professional involvement to identify new opportunities and support regional market growth in collaboration with Business Development.
• Improve project performance. Provide insight on schedules, budgets, scope, fees, and client expectations to help teams communicate impacts clearly, make informed decisions, improve quality, and strengthen financial outcomes.
• Navigate jurisdictional challenges. Apply knowledge of local regulations, codes, and approval processes while strengthening relationships with agencies and development stakeholders.
• Elevate teams and capabilities. Share expertise, mentor emerging leaders, and collaborate with technical teams to address evolving client needs and strengthen project delivery.

What You'll Gain

• The opportunity to influence land development projects, client relationships, and business growth across an entire region.
• A strategic role working alongside experienced regional, branch, business development, and technical leaders.
• The ability to build on your industry relationships while expanding Bohler's market presence.
• Opportunities to share your expertise, develop future leaders, and contribute to the long-term success of clients and teams.
• A platform to represent Bohler through industry organizations, professional networks, and regional initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• 15+ years of land development and permitting experience, including civil site design, entitlements, and jurisdictional approvals.
• A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Surveying, or a related field, and/or equivalent relevant experience; advanced degree welcomed.
• Extensive experience with residential, commercial, and industrial land development projects.
• Established local and regional industry relationships, with demonstrated success developing client relationships and identifying business opportunities.
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated experience influencing project strategy, financial outcomes, client experience, and business growth.
• Experience leading teams through the civil site design and permitting lifecycle.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence clients, project teams, and leadership.
• Professional licensure as a PE, Landscape Architect, PLS, or related credential preferred.

Bring your expertise and industry relationships to a role where your perspective makes a difference.

Join Bohler as a Regional Development Manager and help shape the client partnerships, development strategies, and opportunities driving regional growth.