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Land Development Practice Leader
Kleinfelder
Lead and grow the team of Land Development department, manage business operations, achieve financial goals, and develop staff.
21d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Austin, TX
Office Full-Time
Company Size
3,100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Environmental Services
Consulting
Design
Construction Management
Surveying
Geotechnical Engineering
Water Resources
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Government
Solar
Water Resources
Role
What you would be doing
talent acquisition
risk management
client relations
team management
performance management
training implementation
- Build an organizational chart and hire towards those goals.
- Establish department objectives by collaborating with team members and management. Working with staff and management.
- Risk management; contract review, proposal review, licensing review.
- Support regional recruiting efforts. Working with regional in-house recruiters:
- Establish team’s BD plan:
- Identify, interview, and hire key talent.
- Approve timesheets and PTO, expense reports, and corporate credit card expenses.
- Participate in applicable professional societies and trade associations.
- Maintain an Open Door Policy.
- Communicate employee and company objectives and goals.
- Manage all members of the team with authority to recruit, interview, onboard, train, evaluate, promote, and discipline.
- Develop growing pipeline and proactively build and maintain relationships with current and future clients.
- Mentor staff on industry, project, process knowledge, and best practices.
- Review professional and market segment publications.
- Promote an entrepreneurial growth environment.
- Oversee business development activities, including coordination with BusDev team and promoting your technical team to engage in BD.
- Communicate with Human Resources regarding hiring, review, promotion, retention, and termination of employees.
- Training: monitor and guide implementation of training program.
- Consistently update the department’s financial forecast
- Monitor compensation requirements for staff and adjust accordingly.
- Cultivate key client relationships.
- Performance Management: Initiate and follow-up on reviews, support and provide details for improvement plans, and ensure successfully development of staff.
- Create an annual business plan with your Project Managers and present it to the Area Manager - Vice President. The plan will focus on qualitative and quantitative aspects.
- Engage Health and Safety to educate, as needed.
- Promote internal communication and encourage dialogue within project teams, across market sectors, and throughout the organization.
- Maintain awareness of the safety aspects/requirements of projects from a team perspective and appropriate engagement, direction, and training with safety for the support needed.
What you bring
leadership
bachelor’s degree
performance metrics
compliance
pe license
operational excellence
- Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and lead business development efforts.
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- KPI: revenue, team utilization, net revenue multiplier, DSO, profitability, etc.
- current company and departmental standards are met.
- Typically, a minimum of fifteen (15) plus years of experience in civil engineering - land development
- Understand the safety manuals and protocols.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- AR collections, effort vs contract value, project profitability, change order submission, monthly invoicing.
- operational excellence and a repeatable process for deliverables.
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Security clearance- yes, applicant's background will be checked as part of the hiring process.
Company
Overview
Founded 1961
Year Established
The company was originally established as a materials-testing pioneer.
Over 100 offices
Global Presence
The company operates across the U.S., Canada, and Australia.
2018, 2023
Private Equity Backing
Received investments from Wind Point in 2018 and Lindsay Goldberg in 2023.
- Expanded over decades into a multi-disciplinary professional services firm spanning engineering, design, environmental and construction management.
- Headquartered in San Diego.
- Specializes in projects across energy, transportation, water, facilities and federal markets.
- Typical work ranges from dam and levee design to airport, rail, road infrastructure and power/O&G developments.
- Engaged in standout assignments—such as post-flood forensic studies for municipal authorities.
- In recent years, absorbed regional firms like Veenstra & Kimm to strengthen Midwestern presence.
- We deliver what we promise and hold ourselves accountable.
- We pursue excellence and constantly strive to improve.
- We foster an environment of collaboration, respect, and inclusivity.
- We embrace innovation, continuously learning and evolving.
- We take pride in providing sustainable solutions for our clients, communities, and future generations.
10% Reduction
Emissions Reduction Goal
Achieved a decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2021 compared to 2020.
2050 Target
Net Zero Commitment
Committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
- Committed to reducing its environmental footprint and advancing sustainability goals.
- Integrates sustainability in all project designs, utilizing energy-efficient and environmentally responsible materials.
- Provides sustainability services, including environmental remediation, water resources, and renewable energy solutions.
25%
Women in Leadership
The company has achieved 25% representation of women in leadership roles as of 2022.
As of 2022
Women's Representation Overview
The company has made progress in improving women's representation in leadership roles.
- aims to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
- offers various training programs and resource groups to promote diversity and inclusion across the organization.
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