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ABOUT THE POSITION
Director of Land Engineering | Charlotte, NC
VHB is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to drive the growth of our Land Development practice in Charlotte. As Director of Land Engineering, you will work with the Managing Director to shape the future of our LD team, enhance client relationships, and deliver high-impact projects. This role reports to the Charlotte MD and involves leading project execution, mentoring staff, engaging with clients, and supporting business development efforts to expand our market presence. The ideal candidate is an innovative problem solver with technical accumen, exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines and offices.
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Director of Land Engineering | Charlotte, NC
VHB is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to drive the growth of our Land Development practice in Charlotte. As Director of Land Engineering, you will work with the Managing Director to shape the future of our LD team, enhance client relationships, and deliver high-impact projects. This role reports to the Charlotte MD and involves leading project execution, mentoring staff, engaging with clients, and supporting business development efforts to expand our market presence. The ideal candidate is an innovative problem solver with technical accumen, exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines and offices.
Learn more about VHB's Land Development team here: Land Development | VHB
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead daily operations of the Land Engineering Team, overseeing Charlotte LD Team Leaders and senior technical staff while fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment aligned with VHB’s Generational Company philosophy.
- Strengthen VHB’s OneVHB culture by collaborating with other Land Development Leaders throughout VHB’s footprint to drive local prominence, continuous growth, and financial success.
- Develop and implement workload plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives and identifying work-sharing opportunities.
- Mentor and develop technical staff, implementing recruitment, retention, and training initiatives to build a high-performing team.
- Lead change management initiatives related to innovative technologies, data integration, and sustainability.
- Promote a culture of innovation and intellectual curiosity, recognizing and implementing impactful ideas.
- Oversee project delivery teams, providing strategic and technical guidance for land development projects.
- Set the vision for the Land Development Service Line, ensuring excellence in design and project execution.
- Lead project approach discussions, optimizing scope, cost, and schedules while identifying innovative solutions and strategic teaming partnerships.
- Ensure adherence to VHB’s best practices, including quality assurance, project initiation, and documentation procedures.
- Keep teams informed on regulatory changes, industry best practices, and lessons learned to maintain high-quality standards.
- Represent VHB in meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders, addressing project needs and permitting issues.
- Serve as Project Executive, Project Manager, or Design Manager on high-profile projects as needed.
- Support business development efforts, securing new projects with existing clients and expanding VHB’s market presence.
- Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with key clients, leveraging connections for strategic growth.
- Provide strategic direction in project pursuits, from opportunity identification to risk assessment and goal setting.
- Particpate in go/no-go and partnership decisions, ensuring alignment with VHB’s long-term objectives.
- Represent VHB externally at conferences, industry forums, and professional associations to enhance our visibility and reputation.
- Exceptional leadership and team-building skills with a focus on mentorship and growth.
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead a highly functioning land engineering team.
- Strong business acumen with experience in market expansion and client relationship management.
- Proven track record in managing and delivering complex land development projects.
- High-level problem-solving skills and the ability to drive innovative solutions.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- Commitment to quality, financial excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse clients and cross-disciplinary teams.
- B.S. in Civil Engineering.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in land development, engineering, and team leadership.
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required and ability to obtain North Carolina and South Carolina PE license within 3 months.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects.
- Experience coordinating multi-discipline projects with allied professionals such as architects, engineers, and planners.
- Expertise in developing site plans, construction documents, specifications, and engineering reports.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience , which includes:
- Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
- Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
- Focus on learning, development, and career growth
- Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Not Applicable
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Full-time
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