Land and Site Development Practice Leader

Company Overview
JEO is not your typical multidiscipline A/E firm. We have a welcoming, fun, and laid-back culture that encourages communication and collaboration where our greatest strength is our team members. If you value great work-life integration and work best in a relaxed, supportive, and inclusive environment, we may be the place where you ARE the best version of yourself. We are a relationship-based company that prioritizes building people and providing opportunities.

With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, JEO has been serving clients since 1937. We are a leading multidisciplinary firm working hard to improve the communities in which we live, work and play. Join us at JEO and become part of our team that blends expertise, fun and passion for serving each other and our communities. Together, we can make a difference while building a rewarding career!

Job Summary
The Land and Site Development Practice Leader leads the civil design team and is supported by a team of professionals who take the lead on managing successful projects that meet and exceed client expectations. This position combines technical leadership, project management, business development, client relationship management, and staff mentorship to drive the strategic growth and operational success of the department.

Situated within a multidisciplinary department consisting of architects, civil engineers, landscape architects, and aquatics engineers, the site civil team collaborates daily across department disciplines. Current projects consist of commercial site design, land development, and parks & recreation design. In addition to people, project management and business development responsibilities, the Practice Leader coordinates with department leadership to help meet the vision and goals of the department. Externally, the Practice Leader is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with public and private clients, including municipalities and developers.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, quality, and client service.
• Support department and company strategic initiatives.
• Lead project teams to develop thoughtful designs and meet project goals.
• Develop project scope, fees, and schedules.
• Manage projects, overseeing documentation and specification production.
• Manage QA processes and conduct QC reviews.
• Mentor senior engineers and project managers.
• Build strong client relationships.
• Contribute to marketing efforts and proposal preparation.
• Collaborate with architects, landscape architects, civil engineers, and aquatics designers to deliver multidisciplinary projects.
• Manage staff and project teams toward successful completion of projects as well as contributing culturally to the department and company.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• 20+ years of progressive civil engineering experience with a focus on site development and land development projects.
• Proven leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software.
• Experience leading teams, managing client relationships, and supporting business development efforts.
• Established client relationships within public and/or private development markets.
• Ability to manage multiple clients, projects, and initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, and team members.
• Experience with land and site development, including civil engineering design for municipal, commercial, industrial, educational, residential, and mixed-use development projects.
• Strong understanding of site civil engineering principles, regulations, and permitting processes.
• Knowledge of state, county, and municipal ordinances, policies, and standards related to grading, drainage, street improvements, subdivision, and land regulations.

With offices throughout the Midwest, JEO is proud to offer a robust benefits package designed to support and protect our employees and their loved ones. In turn, we trust these benefits and rewards will amplify the pride and satisfaction you feel as an integral part of JEO. A few of the highlights include competitive salaries, insurance options, vacation/sick/flex time, 401K matching, wellness incentives, comprehensive career development support, an annual bonus program, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and much more aimed at enriching your experience with us.

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