VP of Land Development
Vice President, Land Development
Denver, Colorado
A nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm is seeking a Vice President of Land Development to help lead and grow its presence across the Colorado market. This opportunity is ideal for an established seller-doer who wants to play a meaningful role in shaping strategy, building teams, winning work, and driving long-term growth within a highly entrepreneurial environment.
This role offers the chance to lead complex land development projects while partnering directly with executive leadership to expand market share, strengthen client relationships, and build a high-performing team.
The Opportunity
As a Vice President, you will serve as both a technical and business leader, helping guide the future direction of the land development practice throughout the Denver metro area and broader Front Range region.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading business development efforts and strategic client relationships
- Growing and mentoring civil engineering teams
- Driving revenue growth and market expansion initiatives
- Overseeing the delivery of land development projects
- Building relationships with developers, municipalities, and industry partners
- Supporting recruiting, hiring, and team development efforts
- Collaborating with regional and national leadership on growth strategy
- Maintaining a strong presence within the Colorado development community
Project Exposure
Projects typically include:
- Mixed-use developments
- Commercial and retail projects
- Industrial and logistics facilities
- Residential communities
- Master-planned developments
- Data centers and emerging development sectors
What Makes This Opportunity Different
- Significant influence over the direction of the local business
- Entrepreneurial environment with strong executive visibility
- Backing and resources of a national platform
- Opportunity to build and shape a team rather than inherit a fully mature structure
- Strong focus on growth, leadership, and market development
- Direct impact on hiring strategy, client development, and office expansion
Desired Background
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- 12+ years of land development consulting experience
- Proven business development and client management experience
- Strong relationships within the Denver and Front Range development community
- Experience leading teams and mentoring engineers
- Demonstrated success managing project financials and driving growth
Who Thrives Here
This is an excellent fit for a leader who enjoys building businesses, developing people, and expanding client relationships. The ideal candidate is energized by growth and wants the autonomy to make decisions, create opportunities, and leave a lasting impact on both a team and a market.
If you're looking for a true leadership position with the ability to influence strategy, drive growth, and build a thriving land development practice in Denver, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
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