Team Leader - Land Development Design

SOLTESZ; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and dental benefits

Family-friendly environment

Professional development and growth

Meaningful projects in the region

Job summary

Soltesz is seeking an experienced Team Leader – Land Development Design to join our Waldorf, MD office. A licensed Professional Engineer will lead a diverse portfolio of civil and land development projects, guiding teams and serving clients across Southern Maryland.

You will mentor engineers, manage proposals and scopes, and drive project delivery from concept through construction while maintaining client satisfaction and pursuing growth opportunities for the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Maryland.
• 10-12 years of progressive civil engineering and land development design experience.
• Minimum of 5 years managing civil/site design projects.
• Minimum of 5 years supervising and developing technical staff.
• Strong understanding of land development design, permitting, and regulatory processes.
• Experience working on projects in Southern Maryland preferred.
• Proven success building and maintaining client relationships.
• Excellent organizational, delegation, leadership, and communication skills.
• Commitment to quality, collaboration, and client service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee civil engineering and land development projects from concept through construction.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong working relationships.
• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery while ensuring client satisfaction.
• Develop and prepare proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, profitability, and invoicing.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to support client development objectives.
• Represent clients during project milestones, agency meetings, public presentations, and hearings.
• Support business development and marketing efforts to expand client relationships and grow the firm's presence.
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, designers, and project staff.
• Oversee quality control, workload planning, and resource management.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to achieve company goals and strategic objectives.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Leadership

Mentoring

Civil/site design

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

Lead Projects. Build Relationships. Shape Communities.

Soltesz is seeking an experienced Team Leader – Land Development Design to join our growing Waldorf office. This is an exciting opportunity for a licensed Professional Engineer to lead a diverse portfolio of land development projects while helping clients achieve their development goals throughout Southern Maryland and the surrounding region.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with exceptional leadership, client relationship management, and business development skills. This position plays a key role in project success, staff development, and the continued growth of the firm.

What You'll Do

As a Team Leader, you will oversee projects from concept through construction while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and a mentor to project teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage a portfolio of civil engineering and land development projects
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong working relationships
• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery while ensuring client satisfaction
• Develop and prepare proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates
• Manage project schedules, budgets, profitability, and invoicing
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to support client development objectives
• Represent clients during project milestones, agency meetings, public presentations, and hearings
• Support business development and marketing efforts to expand client relationships and grow the firm's presence
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, designers, and project staff
• Oversee quality control, workload planning, and resource management
• Collaborate with senior leadership to achieve company goals and strategic objectives

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Maryland
• 10-12 years of progressive civil engineering and land development design experience
• Minimum of 5 years managing civil/site design projects
• Minimum of 5 years supervising and developing technical staff
• Strong understanding of land development design, permitting, and regulatory processes
• Experience working on projects in Southern Maryland preferred
• Proven success building and maintaining client relationships
• Excellent organizational, delegation, leadership, and communication skills
• Commitment to quality, collaboration, and client service excellence

At Soltesz, our commitment to excellence begins with talented, energetic, and client-focused professionals. We provide opportunities to work on challenging and rewarding projects while building lasting relationships with clients, communities, and colleagues.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Family-friendly work environment
• Professional development and leadership opportunities
• Meaningful projects that help shape communities throughout the region

Soltesz is a multidisciplinary consulting firm providing civil engineering, surveying, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services throughout the Washington metropolitan area and Southern Maryland.

Soltesz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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