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WithersRavenel; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

WithersRavenel in Charlotte seeks an experienced, relationship-driven leader to build and lead a team focused on mixed-use, industrial, and multifamily projects. You’ll strengthen relationships, develop new business, and guide project delivery in a fast-growing market.

The role requires a PE license (NC) or reciprocity, 15+ years of relevant experience, and proven leadership. Hybrid schedule with three days in the office is offered to support collaboration.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of engineering or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, NC license or reciprocity; SC a plus.
• Strong connections and proven experience in the Charlotte market.
• Proven track record of mentoring and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a team focused on mixed-use, industrial, and multifamily projects.
• Strengthen existing relationships and develop new business in the Charlotte market.
• Guide project delivery from concept through completion.
• Sell, inspire, and deliver through a collaborative leadership style.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Description

Ready to make your mark and help grow a thriving presence in the Charlotte market?

We’re looking for an experienced, relationship-driven leader to build and lead a team focused on mixed-use, industrial, and multifamily projects. Work may also include support for parks and recreation, education, and healthcare projects.

As the face of our Charlotte operations, you’ll strengthen existing relationships, develop new business, and guide project delivery.

We already have strong technical and BD support in place; now we need a leader who can sell, inspire, and deliver.

What You’ll Bring:

• 15+ years of industry related experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Strong connections and proven experience in the Charlotte market
• A portfolio of successful local projects
• Energy, confidence, and a collaborative leadership style

Why This Role:

• Opportunity to build something from the ground up in a growing market
• Room for promotion or lateral growth, depending on experience
• Work on impactful projects with a supportive, high-performing team
• Hybrid schedule-about three days a week in the office

If you’re a motivated builder of teams, relationships, and great work — and you know the Charlotte market inside and out — this is your chance to lead the next chapter of our growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent degree and/or experience
• 15+ years of engineering or related experience
• Professional Engineer's License: licensed in NC required or ability to seek reciprocity and licensed in SC a plus.
• Experience and connections in the Charlotte, NC market
• Self-motivated, engaged, team-oriented, communicative, and strategic thinker with strong leadership and management skills
• Proven track record of mentoring and coaching
• Energetic, flexible, confident, and forward thinking
• Proven track record of developing existing and new client relationships

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

WithersRavenel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military service, or other non-merit factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. At WithersRavenel, we strive to build and nurture a culture where diversity, inclusivity, and belonging are a normal part of doing business, not an initiative. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. By hiring highly talented people who align with our Core Values, we continue to enrich and broaden our community, as well as the employee and client experience. This purposeful approach to diversity and inclusion leads to greater commitment, collaboration, and effectiveness in our culture, work, and lives.