Land Development Group Manager Civil Engineering Leadership Opportunity
Are you a civil engineering leader ready to take the next big step in your career Fisher Associates is looking for a Land Development Group Manager to lead a high-performing team in delivering residential commercial and mixed-use development projects on time on budget and above client expectations.
In this dynamic role youll oversee the full project lifecycle from planning and execution to team leadership and quality control. Youll also manage day-to-day operations strategic staffing and client relationships while building a culture of collaboration innovation and accountability.
This role goes beyond traditional project management. Its your chance to influence how communities are designed mentor future leaders and elevate your career in a firm that values integrity impact and employee growth.
About Fisher Associates
Fisher Associates is a multidisciplinary design services firm headquartered in Rochester NY with eight locations nationwide. The firm provides civil/site engineering transportation engineering electrical engineering landscape architecture architecture planning environmental surveying GIS construction inspection precast engineering and construction engineering services to public and private sector clients across numerous markets.
Why Youll Love Working at Fisher
- You are empowered to achieve exceptional results through collaboration and ownership.
- Your voice matters in our inclusive and transparent culture where accessible leadership genuinely welcomes ideas and feedback.
- Your growth is our priority. We offer clear career paths tuition assistance and ongoing learning opportunities to support your development.
- You thrive in a culture that celebrates fun and fosters a relaxed easy-going atmosphere so you can bring the best of yourself to work every day.
- Your journey is shaped by a culture of mentorship where experienced colleagues guide your growth and you in turn inspire others.
- Your success is supported by our flexible work environment empowering you to thrive both professionally and personally.
What Youll Do as a Land Development Group Manager
- Proactively pursue new business with existing and prospective clients by delivering exceptional service by promoting Fishers capabilities and building lasting relationships.
- Support the development and execution of business plans.
- Oversee and coordinate multiple projects ensuring work is prioritized and deadlines are met.
- Oversee project budgets scope schedule and staffing to ensure successful and timely project delivery.
- Manage and prepare winning project proposals and serve as primary client contact throughout the process.
- Proactively monitor identify and resolve technical schedule or financial issues.
- Successfully lead and manage a team of project managers across multiple locations.
- Develop and maintain a high-performing motivated team with strong morale.
- Mentor staff on technical development leadership and client relations.
- Set clear expectations provide constructive feedback actively coach and support employee growth with career development.
- Successfully navigate and implement complex public processes and municipal approvals.
- Represent Fisher Associates in professional organizations business boards and community activities.
What We Offer
Your Impact Matters Your Career Thrives. Work on engaging land development projects and experience first-hand the positive changes you create in your own community. Engage in diverse and challenging project opportunities that will help you grow and advance your career. We offer competitive salaries and benefits including:
- Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Hybrid Work Schedule
- Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
- Strong Work-life Balance
- Shareholders Program
- Professional Development Opportunities and Reimbursement
- Supplemental Benefits Designed for Total Well-being and Financial Security
- Engage with dynamic groups such as the Community Impact and Fun Committees Fisher Minds (ERG) and the Employee Advisory Group
Salary Range $150000-$175000
Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience qualifications/education and other factors. The salary range is not necessarily reflective of the actual total compensation that may be earned nor promises any specific pay for any specific employee. Salary range excludes monetary value of benefits.
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What You Bring Your Expertise as a Land Development Group Manager
- B.S. degree in Civil Engineering (Masters preferred)
- 15 years minimum in land development engineering design
- Professional Engineering License (PE)
- 10 years minimum of project management experience
- Strong understanding of land development engineering principles including stormwater management grading and drainage design permitting and regulatory standards
- Prior experience successfully managing and leading a team
- Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven client relationship and business development success in land development sector
- Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Civil 3D MicroStation and HydroCAD preferred
- Thorough understanding of all phases of land development project design and delivery
- Professional performance standards aligned with Fishers Mission Vision and Core Values
- Dedicated to fostering trusting relationships through collaboration integrity respect and active listening
- Proven ability to deliver quality work through critical thinking problem-solving and sound judgment
- Driven to own projects prioritize effectively and thrive in a fast-paced growth-focused environment
- Superior organizational and planning skills with keen attention to detail
- Highly adaptable and proactive in meeting deliverables and deadlines
- Curious improvement-minded and always seeking better solutions
- Embrace feedback constructively and use it as an opportunity for growth
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Fisher Associates is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected valued and empowered to thrive. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age race creed color national origin (including ancestry) religion gender or sex sexual orientation (including transgender status gender identity or expression) pregnancy (including childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) disability reproductive health decision making (including but not limited to the decision to use or access a particular drug device or medical service) marital status partnership status caregiver status domestic violence victim status familial status military status unemployment status genetic information (including genetic characteristics) citizenship or immigration status or any other protected status under federal state or local law.