The Land Development Team Lead will serve as both a strategic client manager and an internal team leader, responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of land development projects from concept through construction. This individual will lead and mentor a team of engineers and technical staff, ensuring high-quality work, efficient project execution, and strong client relationships. The Team Lead will also play a key role in business development and operational leadership within the firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and coordinate land development engineering projects of varying size and complexity
- Serve as primary point of contact for clients while maintaining strong relationships and anticipating client needs
- Supervise and mentor project managers, engineers, EITs, and designers
- Develop and oversee project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans
- Prepare proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates
- Guide technical design direction and ensure compliance with agency regulations and company standards
- Review and approve engineering plans, calculations, and reports; sign and seal as appropriate
- Coordinate with agencies, utility districts, contractors, and subconsultants
- Support business development efforts and strategic planning initiatives for the land development group
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture focused on accountability and growth
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas
- Preferably 12+ years of experience in land development engineering and project management
- Minimum 7+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong client management and communication skills
- Strong understanding of local development regulations and agency requirements
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and technical writing ability
Software
- ArcGIS – Preferred
- H&H modeling software (HEC-RAS, XPSWMM, StormCAD) – Preferred