Land Development Engineering Lead - Residential & Commercial

Petroplan is partnered with a full-service civil engineering and consulting firm committed to helping clients create successful communities and shape the built environment. With an established presence across multiple markets, my client continues to invest in strategic growth, expanding its capabilities and strengthening its position within key sectors. As part of their continued expansion in the North Texas region, my client is looking to appoint an experienced Land Development Engineering Lead Commercial and Residential, to lead the growth of its private land development business across the Dallas-Fort Worth market. This is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial engineering professional who understands the Texas development market, who has established relationships with major developers and national homebuilders, and is motivated by the opportunity to build and grow a business sector. The Opportunity Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, you will take a leading role in developing the clients commercial and residential land development offering across North Texas. The immediate focus will be on expanding the firm's presence within the private development market, particularly residential, master-planned communities, mixed-use and commercial development. The client has an established team in the DFW market and the technical resources to deliver projects. What is missing is an experienced, commercially minded leader who can bring market knowledge, client relationships and the strategic direction needed to unlock the next stage of growth. You will have the autonomy to shape the direction of the sector, identify new opportunities, develop strategic client relationships and build a high-performing team capable of supporting increasing market demand. This is a particularly exciting opportunity for someone who has experienced the challenges of growing a business or market sector and knows what it takes to establish a successful operation. Key Responsibilities: Business Development & Client Relationships Develop and execute a growth strategy for private land development business across the DFW market. Establish, develop and maintain relationships with national and large-volume homebuilders, residential developers, landowners and commercial clients. Identify and secure new business opportunities across residential, master-planned communities, mixed-use and commercial development. Leverage existing industry relationships and market knowledge to generate new opportunities and build a sustainable project pipeline. Represent the client in the Texas development market, strengthening the firm's reputation and market presence. Work closely with internal business development and marketing teams to identify, pursue and secure strategic opportunities. Leadership & Strategic Growth Take ownership of the growth and development of the commercial and residential land development sector in North Texas. Build, develop and lead a team of engineering professionals as the business expands. Identify current capability gaps and develop a strategic hiring plan to support future growth. Create a culture of accountability, collaboration and high-quality project delivery. Work closely with the wider leadership team and other offices to leverage existing expertise and replicate successful business models. Identify market opportunities and position the business to capitalize on increased activity as the Texas residential and commercial development markets strengthen. Technical & Project Delivery Provide technical leadership and oversight across civil site design and land development projects. Maintain a strong understanding of design, engineering standards, quality control and value engineering. Provide technical credibility and guidance during client meetings, project pursuits and business development discussions. Ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, client satisfaction and commercial performance. Work collaboratively with project delivery teams to ensure resources and technical capabilities align with business growth. Take responsibility for the commercial performance and financial growth of the sector. Monitor revenue, project profitability, backlog and resource utilization. Support financial forecasting, business planning and strategic investment decisions. Establish measurable growth objectives and work towards building a sustainable and profitable business. A culture-first organization, the firm is committed to developing its people and future leaders. Every hire is carefully considered to ensure the right individual has the opportunity, support, and resources to succeed, while contributing to the firm's continued success. An award-winning and evolving business, the firm prioritizes collaboration, professional development, and creating an environment where talented people can build long-term careers and make a lasting impact What you will bring: A Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas. Approximately 10-15+ years of experience within civil engineering and land development. Proven leadership delivering large-scale residential, commercial and mixed-use land development projects. A strong understanding of the DFW development market and the wider Texas residential and commercial landscape. Established relationships with national homebuilders, large-volume residential developers and master-planned community developers. A proven track record of business development, winning new work and developing long-term client relationships. Experience building, developing or growing an engineering team or business sector. Strong technical knowledge of civil site design, with the ability to provide technical oversight and credibility in client-facing situations. An entrepreneurial mindset, with confidence and autonomy to make decisions and drive business growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr