Land Development Metro Lead - Tampa

Job Description

Petroplan has partnered with a leading full service Engineering firm with offices in NC, TX and FL, to find a Metro Lead Land Development professional with a deep understanding of the Tampa market to accelerate their presence and establish them as a market leader. You’ll have the opportunity to lead and shape a major growth market with exceptional people, multidisciplinary capabilities, accessible senior leadership, and the resources of an established firm behind you.

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This is a market-facing leadership role, not simply a technical position. A Land Development leader with an established reputation in National Brands, Senior Living, Industrial, Data Centers, or another active Florida market is strongly preferred. The right leader will be highly connected in Florida, known and trusted by clients, and able to turn relationships into work. In turn you will develop leaders, strengthen project delivery, and connect Tampa with experts across the firm. Success means durable backlog, excellent work, strong financial performance, and an office that fully represents this strong brand.

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This role is ideal for someone who has been in a Metro Lead role previously in a firm that serves both public or private clients across Land Development, Civil Engineering, Surveying and Geomatics, Water resources and Landscape Architecture, and has a demonstrable background in building a brand across multiple sectors. The successful candidate will manage and develop these verticals, with full P&L responsibility working in collaboration with the current verticals leaders.

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This position offers a platform for long term career growth and leadership development, furthermore, stock options will be available based on the individuals incentives after 2 years. The client has a robust collaborative team first culture and works to an in office 4 days a week schedule.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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• Market Growth and Business Development, executing a focused Tampa growth strategy that builds near-term backlog and a durable pipeline. Build senior-level relationships with developers, owners, public agencies, architects, contractors, and strategic partners, identifying the right clients, project types, partnerships, and investments for sustained growth
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• Metro Leadership and Team Building, provide visible accountable local leadership and establish a clear vision for a multidisciplinary Tampa office, recruiting and developing a high-performing team.
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• Project Delivery and Client Experience, uphold the clients’ standards for project management, quality, schedule, budget, and client service, ensuring projects are staffed and managed to convert effort into timely, billable, and collectible revenue
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• Revenue and Profitability, own the Tampa Metro business plan and deliver sustainable growth, healthy backlog, and long-term profitability. Establish clear 30/60/90-day priorities and measurable 6, 9, and 12-month performance goals. Diversify the Tampa client and project portfolio by introducing the full range of services to the market. Balance near term performance with the hiring and investment needed for growth.
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Essential Qualifications and experience:

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• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; applicable Florida professional licensure or certification strongly preferred
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• 15+ years of relevant experience with a record of senior leadership, market growth, and business development success
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• An established network of client and industry relationships in Tampa Bay and the broader Florida market
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• A credible market reputation and ability to win meaningful work; Land Development experience in National Brands, Senior Living, Industrial, Data Centers, or another active Florida market is strongly preferred
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• Experience building teams, developing leaders, and working across disciplines and geographies
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• Strong business judgment, project-delivery discipline, and communication and negotiation skills
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