David Evans and Associates, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Civil Engineering Group Leader, Land Development - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$85/hr - $109/hr
10+ years expDavid Evans and Associates, Inc. is a leader in land development, recognized for its innovative approach and commitment to community values. They are seeking a Civil Engineering Group Leader to oversee group operations, staff development, and project delivery excellence while expanding their presence in Southern California.
ConsultingIndustrial EngineeringProduct Design
Responsibilities
Lead a Land Development group with responsibility for operations, utilization, profitability, and staffing aligned with DEA’s performance metrics and growth strategies
Implement the vision and strategic direction for the assigned Southern California group or segment
Oversee short- and long-term group utilization, workload forecasting, and capability assessment to ensure technical resources align with project and market needs
Promote a culture of quality, accountability, safety, and operational excellence
Supervise, mentor, and coach project managers, engineers, designers, and technical staff
Support career development, training plans, performance reviews, and recruiting/retention strategies to build a high-performing team
Ensure staffing levels and technical capabilities are in place to meet client demands and growth targets
Serve as Project Manager and/or technical lead for complex land development projects
Oversee preparation of civil engineering plans, reports, permit packages, and cost estimates
Develop and implement quality assurance/quality control procedures
Guide project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, resource planning, and risk management
Ensure client expectations are met through consistent communication, timely delivery, and proactive issue resolution
Maintain and grow client relationships within the Southern California private development and municipal markets
Lead project pursuits, including strategy development, teaming, proposal oversight, and presentations
Identify incremental, cross-discipline, and new business opportunities aligned with DEA’s services
Collaborate with Market Leaders and the LDBU leadership team to position DEA for strategic wins
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field
10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience within a complex consulting environment
Extensive background in land development, including residential, commercial, and/or industrial site development
Demonstrated experience managing all aspects of a project portfolio: financial performance, client satisfaction, staff leadership, risk management
Proven ability to win work, negotiate contracts, and drive profitable growth
Strong skills in leadership, communication, mentoring, critical thinking, and collaborative problem solving
Preferred
California Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 6 months
Experience leading operations or managing a group/team within a consulting environment
Established Southern California private development client network
Membership in professional organizations (e.g., ULI, NAIOP, APA, ASCE)
Experience working within multidisciplinary teams across multiple office locations
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
Retirement: 401k plan
Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
Company
David Evans and Associates, Inc.
Since its founding in 1976 in Portland, Oregon, DEA has become a recognized leader for progressive and sustainable design and management solutions for complex transportation, land development, energy, and water projects nationwide.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Al Barkouli
Chairman and CEO
Dave Evans
Chairman Emeritus
Recent News
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