Land Development Lead

Trilon Group

Land Development Division Lead for HMB, specializing in business development and project management in Land Development. Leading teams and ensuring project success through effective communication and planning.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Land Development project management, including the preparation of roadway, grading, drainage, water, and sewer plans using AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Proven ability to lead business development efforts, manage client relationships, and ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Professional Engineer10+ Years of Land Development ExperienceAutoCAD Civil 3D ProficiencyProject Management ExpertiseBusiness Development Leadership

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementClient ManagementTechnical Memoranda ProductionDesign Plans and SpecificationsCost EstimationConstruction SpecificationsPermitting KnowledgeHydraulics ExperienceTraffic ExperienceQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationDetail-OrientedStrong Organizational SkillsSelf-Motivated

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADCivil 3D

Certifications & Qualifications

BS or MS in Civil EngineeringLicensed Professional Engineer

Industry Keywords

Land DevelopmentProject BudgetsConstruction ObservationInterdisciplinary ProjectsStaff Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the point of contact for the Land Development group
Lead the business development effort for Land Development market
Lead the operations and production efforts
Coordination with other Land Development staff companywide
Hire local staff to support the market
Manage projects and client relationships
Development of project work plan and scope of work
Prepare fee proposals and track and manage project budgets and invoicing
Prepare roadway, grading, drainage, water, and sewer plans using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
Produce project deliverables including technical memoranda, design plans and specifications, and technical reports
Administer quality assurance for project deliverables
Prepare supporting calculations, cost estimates, construction specifications, and permitting in various jurisdictions
Maintain effective communications with clients and project teams
Construction Observation and Coordination with Construction Contractors
Ensure that the staff resources are deployed in a productive and profitable manner
Conduct regular meetings to ensure that project needs are balanced with staff availability

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS or MS in Civil Engineering
Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer
Experience in Leadership, Business Development, Client Management, Project Management & Production
10+ years of professional experience in Land Development
Possess a proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with clients, staff, and management
Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills
A desire to grow personally and professionally with each project while working in a team environment to create designs and drawings supporting our client's overall project goal
Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other applicable software common to the field of Land Development
Hydraulics and traffic experience is a plus
Ability to guide junior staff as well as participate in the design and detailing of structural design projects
Ability and willingness to assist with interdisciplinary projects outside of Land Development

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent compensation package
Flexible work schedule
Ability to work hybrid work schedule
Competitive holiday and paid-time-off programs
401(k) Plan and Match
Competitive health, vision and dental insurance premiums
Company-furnished life insurance
Short and Long-term Disability
Parental Leave
Variety of voluntary benefit options
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account
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