Senior Land Development Department Manager

BlackRock Resources, LLC; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BlackRock Resources, LLC in Brentwood, TN seeks a Senior Land Development Department Manager to lead a Civil/Site Land Development team in the Nashville region. This role blends technical leadership with business acumen to shape the direction and growth of an established land development practice.

You’ll oversee a diverse mix of projects—warehousing complexes, sports arenas, residential communities, and mixed-use developments—while mentoring staff and driving profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering is required.
• 12+ years of civil engineering/land development experience.
• Professional licensure in your area of expertise.
• Proven experience leading and developing large teams.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to delegate effectively while maintaining accountability.
• Collaborative leadership style with strong communication skills.
• Solid understanding of project performance, utilization, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and long-term direction of the Civil/Site Land Development team.
• Provide technical and management leadership while maintaining high project quality.
• Establish department objectives, goals, and long-range plans.
• Assign projects, manage workloads, and ensure resources are in place.
• Monitor project profitability, productivity, and staff utilization.
• Mentor, develop, and evaluate team members and support career advancement.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and provide technical expertise as needed.
• Help develop and execute marketing and business development initiatives.
• Hold teams accountable for project performance, quality, schedules, and results.

Skills

Leadership

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

You must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. No C2C or 3rd parties, please.

Senior Land Development Department Manager in Brentwood, TN

• Full Time/Direct Hire
• On-Site

Ready to take the next step from leading projects to leading a department?

We’re looking for an experienced SeniorLand Development Department Manager to lead a Civil/Site Land Development team in Nashville. This is an opportunity to combine your technical expertise, leadership skills, and business mindset while helping shape the direction and growth of an established land development practice.

You’ll lead a talented team working across a diverse mix of projects, including major warehousing complexes, sports arenas, residential communities, and mixed-use developments.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the day-to-day operations and long-term direction of the Civil/Site Land Development team
• Provide technical and management leadership while maintaining a high standard of project quality
• Establish department objectives, goals, and long-range plans
• Assign projects, manage workloads, and ensure the right resources are in place
• Monitor project profitability, productivity, and staff utilization
• Mentor, develop, and evaluate team members while supporting their career advancement
• Collaborate with other disciplines and provide technical expertise when neededHelp develop and execute marketing and business development initiatives
• Hold teams accountable for project performance, quality, schedules, and results

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 12+ years of relevant civil engineering/land development experience
• Professional licensure in your area of expertise
• Proven experience leading and developing large teams
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills
• Ability to delegate effectively while maintaining accountability
• Collaborative leadership style with strong communication skills
• Solid understanding of project performance, utilization, and profitability

This is a strong opportunity for a seasoned Civil/Land Development leader who wants more than project management. You’ll have the ability to develop people, influence strategy, grow a department, and help deliver high-impact projects throughout the region.