Vice President Land Development

Hires Group (formerly Technical Hires); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Paid time off

401(k) plan with matching

Education assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Austin is seeking a Vice President of Land Development to drive business development and oversee high-value land projects. The candidate must have a background in civil engineering, with at least 15 years of experience and a PE license. This role offers an attractive compensation package, health coverage, and support for ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of civil engineering experience required.
• Strong leadership and project management background needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic project delivery for land development projects.
• Contribute to new business development and technical oversight.
• Oversee project budgeting and performance reporting.
• Manage and mentor engineering teams to foster collaboration.
• Align team capabilities with company’s strategic goals.

Skills

Leadership in engineering teams

Project management

Business development

Client engagement

Technical project oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Join us as a Vice President Land Development at Hires Group (formerly Technical Hires)

Hires Group (formerly Technical Hires) provided pay range: $200,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr

Job Overview

Step into a leadership role as a Vice President based in Austin, with a nationally ranked ENR top 200 firm. This is a prime opportunity for an experienced professional to drive business development, lead high-value land projects, and shape the growth strategy of a thriving engineering practice in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic project delivery and client engagement across a portfolio of land development and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to the development of new business, maintain key relationships, and execute technical project oversight.
• Oversee project budgeting, bidding, contracts, and performance reporting to ensure operational success.
• Manage and mentor engineering teams, coordinating workflows and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping regional growth by aligning team capabilities with the company’s long-term strategic goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 15+ years of civil engineering experience, with a strong leadership and project management background.

What We Offer

• Compensation: $200,000 - $230,000 approximate range.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options.
• Time Off: Paid holidays and a Personal Leave Account (PLA) for accruing and carrying over paid time off.
• Family Support: Fertility services coverage and paid Parental Leave for new additions to your family.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with impressive match, plus HSA savings for retirement.
• Ongoing Learning: Educational assistance, training, conferences, and coverage for professional licenses.

Hires Group is an equal opportunity staffing agency and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.