Land Development Engineering Lead

Land Development Engineering LeadMcAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people.McAdams is looking for a Land Development Engineering Lead to lead, grow, and strengthen our Tampa operation. This leader will bring the full capabilities of McAdams to the market and build a profitable, diversified, high-performing office.You'll have the opportunity to lead and shape a major growth market—with exceptional people, multidisciplinary capabilities, be a part of a high functioning leadership team, and the resources of an established firm behind you. McAdams is privately owned and fiercely determined to stay that way; we are building for the long term, not building to sell. That means you will have a substantial voice in our future, the opportunity to make a lasting impact, and a potential path to ownership and the wealth we create together.This is a market-facing leadership role, not simply a technical position. A Land Development leader with an established reputation in Commercial, Senior Living, Industrial, Data Centers, or another active Florida land development 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. They will develop leaders, strengthen project delivery, and connect Tampa with McAdams experts across the firm. Success means durable backlog, excellent work, strong financial performance, and an office that fully represents our brand.At McAdams, growth is something we build together. We are looking for leaders who want the opportunity to shape strategy, develop people, and grow a practice with the support of a strong, collaborative firm behind them.Our culture values entrepreneurship, accountability, teamwork, and practical problem-solving. We move quickly, but thoughtfully. We care about doing good work, building strong relationships, and creating opportunities for our people.We invest in leaders who want:Opportunities to shape strategy and growExposure to meaningful projects across multiple market sectorsA collaborative, team-first cultureThe ability to build services, teams, and client relationships over timeA platform for long-term career growth and leadership developmentSee what our teammates have to say about their experience at McAdams.What You'll DoMarket Growth + Business DevelopmentMetro Leadership + Team BuildingProject Delivery + Client ExperienceRevenue + ProfitabilityWhat You'll BringBachelor's degree in a relevant field; applicable Florida professional licensure or certification strongly preferred15+ years of relevant experience with a record of senior leadership, market growth, and business development successAn established network of client and industry relationships in Tampa Bay and the broader Florida marketA credible market reputation and ability to win meaningful work; Land Development experience in Commercial, Senior Living, Industrial, Data Centers, or another active Florida market is strongly preferredExperience building teams, developing leaders, and working across disciplines and geographiesStrong business judgment, project-delivery discipline, and communication and negotiation skillsWork Environment + Physical DemandsThe characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Work will primarily be in an office setting with limited opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmental conditionsWork will be primarily working with fingers by picking, pinching, typing and grasping often with repetitive motionMust have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, the ability to talk, hear, and sit for extended periods of timeMust be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionallyAdditional physical duties may be required as necessaryReady to Build?If you are ready to lead a market, build a team, win meaningful work, and bring the full force of McAdams to Tampa, we'd love to connectMcAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other legally protected status.If you need assistance with our online application system process, please contact the Human Resources Team at or read these notices for important information regarding applying for work with McAdams.Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalE-Verify (English/Spanish)Right to Work (English/Spanish)