Senior AVP - Residential Land Development Leader

Poulos-; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Orlando seeks an Associate Vice President to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex residential land development projects. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, mentor managers, and ensure technical excellence in alignment with company standards.

The AVP represents the firm in client and industry settings, supports business development, and coordinates with executive leadership to optimize staffing and resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (or related engineering discipline) from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive engineering experience, including senior-level project leadership and people management responsibilities.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor managers, project leaders, and senior technical professionals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with clients and public agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential land development projects through planning, design, permitting, and implementation.
• Provide leadership for multidisciplinary teams supporting public and private development projects.
• Oversee all phases of project delivery from planning to construction support.
• Lead and mentor managers, project leaders, and senior technical staff; support professional development.
• Review and approve proposals, scopes, budgets, and client agreements to ensure alignment with standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Client communication

People management

Budget management

Proposal development

Education

ABET-accredited BSCE

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Orlando seeks an Associate Vice President to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex residential land development projects. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, mentor managers, and ensure technical excellence in alignment with company standards.

The AVP represents the firm in client and industry settings, supports business development, and coordinates with executive leadership to optimize staffing and resources.