Role Overview:
The Director of Land Development will be responsible for establishing and growing the Central Texas office of an expanding homebuilder's engineering team. This team focuses on residential projects across Texas, with a significant backlog of single and multifamily developments. As the leader of the Austin office, the role involves:
- Team Leadership: Managing and mentoring a team of engineers and project managers.
- Project Oversight: Leading land development projects, from planning through execution, ensuring they meet high standards and timelines.
- Business Development: Cultivating and managing client relationships, particularly in Austin, to expand the company's presence and secure new projects.
- Office Management: Overseeing day-to-day operations and fostering a collaborative and growth-focused environment.
Key Benefits:
- The company is a unique developer-engineering hybrid, allowing projects to be managed in-house, offering flexibility in project selection and reducing overwork.
- Focus on work-life balance, with a culture that promotes flexibility and a manageable workload.
- Competitive compensation packages, including quarterly bonuses, which have been consistent even during economic slowdowns.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 15+ years of experience in Civil Engineering, with a focus on land development.
- Expertise in residential land development, including both single-family and multifamily projects.
- Strong background in project management, with a proven track record of overseeing complex projects from start to finish.
- Experience in business development, including client relationship management in the Austin area.
- PE license in Texas.
- BSc in Civil Engineering or a related field.
This is a high-profile opportunity for a seasoned civil engineer with leadership and business development skills to build a new office in a growing market.
