Senior Director, Land Development: Growth & Leadership

LJA

Sarasota (FL)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

23 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays
Health & dental plans
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Volunteer days
Professional development
Internal mobility

Job summary

LJA invites a Sr. Director in Land Development to drive strategic planning, project design, and client relations across multiple markets. The role emphasizes quality assurance, budget oversight, and cross-functional leadership to deliver complex land development projects.

Ideal candidates will have a Civil Engineering degree, PE licensure, and over 12 years of managerial experience in land development, with a track record of developing scalable processes and leading diverse teams.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer is required.
  • Extensive managerial experience in land development projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic planning, project design, and quality assurance for land development.
  • Direct business development and client management with senior leadership.
  • Develop systems and controls to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Oversee budgets, scope, and schedules for projects.
  • Mentor design teams and coordinate with management.

Skills

Managerial experience
Land development engineering
Software proficiency
Attention to detail
Communication skills

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

Civil design software

Job description

LJA invites a Sr. Director in Land Development to drive strategic planning, project design, and client relations across multiple markets. The role emphasizes quality assurance, budget oversight, and cross-functional leadership to deliver complex land development projects.

Ideal candidates will have a Civil Engineering degree, PE licensure, and over 12 years of managerial experience in land development, with a track record of developing scalable processes and leading diverse teams.

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