We are seeking an experienced Director of Land Development to lead and oversee land development projects from inception to completion. This role requires a seasoned civil engineering professional with expertise in site planning, infrastructure design, permitting, and project management. The ideal candidate will provide strategic direction, manage teams, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management amp; Leadership:
- Oversee all aspects of land development projects, including feasibility studies, design, permitting, and construction.
- Provide technical and strategic leadership to project teams, ensuring efficiency and quality execution.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Coordinate with stakeholders, including clients, municipalities, consultants, and contractors.
Technical amp; Regulatory Oversight:
- Ensure projects comply with local, state, and federal land development regulations.
- Review and approve engineering plans, drainage reports, grading plans, and utility designs.
- Stay updated on industry best practices, zoning laws, and permitting processes.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement solutions to mitigate project challenges.
Business Development amp; Client Relations:
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with developers, municipalities, and industry partners.
- Identify new business opportunities and contribute to proposals, RFPs, and presentations.
- Represent the company in meetings with clients, agencies, and community stakeholders.
Team Development amp; Mentorship:
- Lead and mentor engineering staff, providing guidance on technical and professional growth.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
- Ensure team members have the necessary tools, training, and support to succeed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- 10+ years of experience in land development, with a proven track record in leadership roles.
- Strong knowledge of civil site design, grading, drainage, utilities, and roadway design.
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, hydrology software, and other relevant engineering tools.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholder expectations.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to lead impactful projects that shape communities.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Competitive salary, benefits, and professional development opportunities.
If you are a results-driven leader passionate about land development, we encourage you to apply!
Company Overview:
Halff is a mid-sized, employee-owned, diverse and full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.
Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.
Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. Our services include: broadband, construction services, energy, environmental, geographic information systems, grant funding resources, intelligent infrastructure, intelligent transportation systems, land development, planning and landscape architecture, MEP engineering, public works, resilience, right of way, structural engineering, subsurface utility engineering/utility coordination, surveying, transportation, water resources and water/wastewater.
Halff has offices in the following locations:
- Arkansas: Bentonville, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, North Little Rock and Little Rock
- Florida: Chipley, Crestview, Jacksonville, Orlando, Panama City Beach, Tallahassee, Tampa, Tavares, Temple Terrace and Windermere
- Louisiana: Baton Rouge and Shreveport
- Oklahoma: Norman and Oklahoma City
- Texas: Austin, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Frisco, Houston, Lubbock, McAllen, Midland, Richardson, San Antonio, The Woodlands and Tyler
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, prescription and life insurance; long-term and short-term disability insurance; paid time off; holiday pay; traditional and Roth 401(k) plans; Employee Stock Ownership Plan; Health Savings Account; 529 College Savings Plan; flexible spending accounts; an Employee Assistance Plan; and more.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status
Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.
