Land Development Leader

Land Development Lead – Denver, CO (and surrounding areas)

What if your next role provided the opportunity to have autonomy to lead a high-performing team, drive strategic growth, and shape the future of land development efforts in Denver and the surrounding area?[

About the Role

In this role, you will implement strategic planning and guide business development efforts to expand client relationships and diversify market sector engagement lead, develop, and grow existing project production teams, influence technical delivery, and have responsibility for the P&L and business operational success.

Why This Role

This role provides exposure to executive-level decision-making, client strategy, and firm-wide initiatives that go beyond individual project delivery. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to lead at a high level, drive growth, and build a strong, sustainable business while staying connected to the work and people that make it successful.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead and grow a high-performing land development engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence
• Partner with senior leadership to define and execute regional strategy, including revenue goals and growth initiatives
• Own regional P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, billing, and financial performance
• Drive business development efforts, identifying opportunities and leading pursuits across a variety of land development verticals.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact
• Oversee project execution to ensure delivery on time, on budget, and to high quality standards
• Provide leadership in staffing strategy, hiring, onboarding, and team development
• Mentor and develop staff, setting goals and supporting career growth across the team
• Lead project scoping, contract development, and resource planning
• Represent HR Green through industry engagement, networking, and professional organizations
• Partner with leadership to identify market trends and position the firm for continued growth

You Might Be a Great Fit If

• You are ready to lead a region with full ownership and accountability
• You enjoy building and developing high-performing teams
• You are motivated by driving growth and expanding client relationships
• You thrive in a role that blends leadership, strategy, and business development
• You are looking for an opportunity where your impact directly shapes the future of a region

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field required
• 15+ years of relevant professional experience, including leadership experience
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Experience with the jurisdictions within and surrounding the Denver market required
• Experience with one or all of the industrial, retail commercial, multi-family/single family residential and master planned community market sectors preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex projects and operations
• Strong business development and client relationship management experience
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning and achieving growth targets
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate across teams, offices, and disciplines

Why HR Green

With over 110 years of experience, HR Green has built a reputation as a trusted partner to our clients and communities. We are proud to be recognized as a top design firm and a great place to work.

Here, we are large enough to take on meaningful, complex projects but structured so you can lead a region, shape strategy, and have a direct impact on how we grow. You will have the opportunity to build a team, expand a market, and leave a lasting legacy while advancing your leadership career.

Let’s make this easy

If you have been looking for a role where you can lead, grow a business, and build something meaningful with full ownership and impact, this could be worth a conversation.

Benefits

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information. https://www.hrgreen.com/careers/benefits/ 

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• Employee ownership opportunities
• Hybrid and flexible work schedule 
• Performance-based bonus program
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with immediate vesting of employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for continued learning
• Two days of paid volunteer time each year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Parental leave
• Fitness membership reimbursement
• Ergonomic desk and office set-ups

 Compensation Range 

126,000 -206,000

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with California’s SB 1162. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, skills, prior work experience, competencies, and geographic work location. The total annual compensation package may consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate, after a qualifying period, in our performance and discretionary incentive bonus program(s).

 We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

 HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.