Pape-Dawson · 4 days ago
Senior Vice President – Land Development
Plano, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expPape-Dawson is a firm seeking a Senior Vice President of Land Development who will provide strategic direction and technical excellence for their land development practice. This role involves overseeing multiple teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving business growth while maintaining client satisfaction.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for the land development practice, including site, commercial, and residential development services
Lead and develop multiple Vice President–level teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, consistent performance, and excellence in project delivery
Establish and uphold technical standards, quality controls, and best practices for land development engineering across all teams
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing land development, permitting, and site infrastructure
Serve as a senior client advisor and relationship manager, strengthening long-term partnerships and ensuring superior client satisfaction
Drive strategic growth through business development, market positioning, client engagement, and expansion of land development services
Oversee financial performance for the practice, including budgets, resource planning, staffing strategies, and profitability
Mentor and develop senior leaders and emerging talent, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Represent the firm externally with clients, agencies, industry groups, and professional organizations as a recognized leader in land development
Champion the firm’s mission, values, and culture, ensuring leadership excellence and consistency across all teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program; advanced degree preferred
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of employment
15+ years of progressive experience in land development engineering, including significant leadership experience overseeing large, multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrated success leading complex land development programs involving grading, drainage, utilities, and site infrastructure
Extensive experience managing senior leaders and multiple teams at scale (typically 20+ staff and multiple leadership layers)
Strong understanding of state and local land development regulations, permitting processes, and approval frameworks
Proven ability to set strategic direction, make high-level organizational decisions, and drive sustained business growth
Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, with a strong commitment to client service and professional excellence
Preferred
advanced degree preferred
Company
Pape-Dawson
Pape-Dawson is an industry-leading, future-focused civil engineering and professional services firm.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Todd Wilson
Chief Financial Officer
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