Vice President Land Development

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.

The job

• Lead strategic project delivery and client engagement across a portfolio of land development and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Contributing to the development of new business, maintaining key relationships, and executing 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.

What you need

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

The company

Engineering & consulting firm established for over 60 years. 700 total employees across 25 offices and 8 states. Recently won three awards for engineering excellence for the design & construction of a high-speed rail project. Ranked by ENR in the top 200 of US design firms, top 40 in the southeast and top 70 in Texas & Louisiana.

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