Sr. Director - Land Development

LJA; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Family Support

Education Support

Referral Bonuses

Community Impact

Professional Development

Career Growth

Fun Culture

Job summary

A land development firm in Sarasota, FL, is seeking a Sr. Director to lead strategic planning, project design, and business development initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing land development projects, developing budgets and schedules, and ensuring quality compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, a P.E. license, and over 12 years of experience in managerial and Land Development engineering roles. Benefits include generous time off, comprehensive health plans, and educational support.

Qualifications

• P.E. License is required.
• 12+ years of managerial experience.
• 12+ years of experience in Land Development engineering.
• Proficiency in appropriate software for the market.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and grow business in the Land Development sector.
• Lead and manage the execution of land development projects.
• Prepare reports and advise senior management regularly.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Client management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Position Overview

As a Sr. Director at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for strategic planning, project design, quality assurance and problem resolution, as well as business development and client management. A Sr. Director must execute project design and management to meet company objectives, collaborate with senior management and assist in the development of systems and controls to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Typical Responsibilities

• Build relationships and grow business in the Land Development sector.
• Assist in the development of business by a marketing company to existing clients and identify and market to new clients.
• Meet with existing and potential clients in the development community for business development purposes.
• Attend functions outside of normal business hours to represent LJA at events, seminars and workshops.
• Lead and manage the execution of land development projects.
• Develop scope, budget, and schedule.
• Manage design team performance on assigned projects.
• Assist in the development of intermediate and long‑range plans for systems operation, maintenance, and expansion to ensure adequate services to customers.
• Review and recommend payment for damage claims against the company to ensure the company position is consistent and legally defensible.
• Review major work orders and approve and justify construction budgets and operations budgets.
• Prepare reports and advise senior management on a regular basis regarding the activities of the department.

Required Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer

Required Qualifications

• P.E. License
• 12+ years of managerial experience
• 12+ years of experience in Land Development engineering
• Proficiency in appropriate software for the market
• Excellent attention to detail and impeccable work ethic
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets, along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses from our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company‑sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations.
• Career Growth: Internal mobility opportunities.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring‑your‑kid‑to‑work day, etc.