Land Development – Team Leader

Description

• Strengthen VHB’s OneVHB culture by collaborating with other Land Development Leaders throughout VHB’s footprint to drive local prominence, continuous growth, and financial success.
• Lead daily team operations, overseeing Orlando LD Project Managers and senior technical staff while fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment aligned with VHB’s Generational Company philosophy.
• Represent VHB externally at conferences, industry forums, and professional associations to enhance our visibility and reputation.
• Actively lead business development efforts, securing new projects and expanding VHB’s market presence.
• Mentor and develop technical staff, implementing recruitment, retention, and training initiatives to build a high-performing team.
• Lead change management initiatives related to innovative technologies, data integration, and sustainability.
• Drive go/no-go and partnership decisions, ensuring alignment with VHB’s long-term objectives.
• Develop and implement workload plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives and identifying work-sharing opportunities.
• Represent VHB in meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders, addressing project needs and permitting issues.
• Support the vision for the Land Development Service Line, ensuring excellence in design and project execution.
• Keep teams informed on regulatory changes, industry best practices, and lessons learned to maintain high-quality standards.
• Promote a culture of innovation and intellectual curiosity, recognizing and implementing impactful ideas.
• Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with key clients, leveraging connections for strategic growth.
• Lead project approach discussions, optimizing scope, cost, and schedules while identifying innovative solutions and strategic teaming partnerships.
• Serve as Project Executive, Project Manager, or Design Manager on high-profile projects as needed.
• Oversee project delivery teams, providing strategic and technical guidance for land development projects.
• Provide strategic direction in project pursuits, from opportunity identification to risk assessment and goal setting.
• Ensure adherence to VHB’s best practices, including quality assurance, project initiation, and documentation procedures.

Requirements

• Strong business acumen with experience in market expansion and client relationship management.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in land development, engineering, and team leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead a highly functioning land engineering team.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills with a focus on mentorship and growth.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required and ability to obtain Florida PE license within 3 months.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse clients and cross-disciplinary teams.
• Expertise in developing site plans, construction documents, specifications, and engineering reports.
• Proven track record in managing and delivering complex land development projects.
• High-level problem-solving skills and the ability to drive innovative solutions.
• Experience coordinating multi-discipline projects with allied professionals such as architects, engineers, and planners.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance