Strategic Land Development Director

Spicer Group; Canfield (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)-match program

Paid Holidays

Sick and Vacation Days

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Excellent Working Conditions

Work-Life Balance

Fitness Reimbursement

Flexibility of location in OH, MI, or

Job summary

Spicer Group is seeking an ambitious Land Development Director to lead our growing Land Development service area with a focus on urban planning, redevelopment, and economic development projects. You’ll direct project excellence, managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality while driving financial growth and client impact.

You will mentor a high-performing team, shape the company’s strategic vision with executive leadership, and champion marketing initiatives to strengthen market position across

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects involving public and private clients, developers, municipalities, agencies, consultants, and contractors
• Proven ability to grow a service area, expand client relationships, identify market opportunities, lead business development efforts, and contribute to revenue and profitability goals
• Strong knowledge of land use, zoning, site planning, infrastructure coordination, permitting, entitlement, construction practices, development regulations, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements
• Established client, developer, municipal, agency, or industry relationships within Michigan, Ohio, Georgia, or other strategic growth markets
• Professional licensure or certification such as PE, AICP, PLA, LEED AP, or other relevant credentials is preferred
• Advanced degree in planning, engineering, public administration, business administration, real estate development, or a related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of land development, redevelopment, urban planning, and economic development projects from concept through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations are consistently met
• Provide strategic oversight for project planning, staffing, risk management, technical execution, permitting, entitlement, and regulatory coordination across the Land Development service area
• Manage service line financial performance, including utilization, realization, revenue growth, profitability, invoicing, accounts receivable, staffing needs, and annual budget recommendations
• Serve as Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge on select high-profile or strategically important projects, providing leadership, technical guidance, and accountability for successful outcomes
• Evaluate project and pursuit opportunities, including Go/No-Go decisions, proposal strategy, scope development, fee preparation, contract negotiation, and interview participation
• Implement quality management practices and proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate project, client, financial, and operational risks

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Business development

Strategic planning

Client relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Spicer Group is seeking an ambitious Land Development Director to lead our growing Land Development service area with a focus on urban planning, redevelopment, and economic development projects. You’ll direct project excellence, managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality while driving financial growth and client impact.

You will mentor a high-performing team, shape the company’s strategic vision with executive leadership, and champion marketing initiatives to strengthen market position across