VHB as a business is a company of passionate engineers, scientists, planners, and designers tackling exciting challenges in the transportation, real estate, institutional, applied technology, and energy industries-serving a range of public- and private-sector clients. At VHB, we are dedicated to improving mobility, enhancing communities, and balancing development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship.
We are creative problem-solvers
We work hard, and we give back
We like our colleagues, and we love Mondays (really)
We are diverse, caring, welcoming, and fun!
It's not surprising that VHB has consistently been rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!
About the Position
VHB's Orlando, FL office is seeking a Associate Director, Land Development to join our growing Land Development and Planning and Design team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team, across diverse disciplines, giving you exposure to a wide variety of projects in size and scope. Our past and present clients include residential, commercial, industrial, hospitality, and institutional clients from throughout the eastern United States.
Responsibilities
Identify, develop, and manage project pursuit opportunities
Assist in the preparation of land entitlement permitting documents
Develop project scopes and work plans for effective and efficient delivery of design services.
Lead a team of professionals to develop site/civil engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of small, medium, and large land development projects
Develop site/civil engineering plans and specifications for a variety of projects including large-scale industrial developments, corporate/commercial, residential, institutional, hospitality, healthcare, parks and recreation and various other types of public and private site development
Responsible for project financial performance and client relations
Verbal presentation and representation of projects
Design charrette team member
Prepare and review drawings and specifications documenting the systems designed
Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues with them
Travel as necessary to service projects/design
Participation as an integral member of VHB's Land Development and Planning and Design practice, which includes collaboration and work sharing with VHB's offices throughout the East Coast.
Work with and coordinates with Regional Land Development Market and Service Leaders
Manage team workload and actively develop and mentor junior-level and mid-level staff
Skills and Attributes
Proven record of strong business development, building and maintain strong Client relationships, strategic planning, and pursuits
Highly Proficient in the following: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Project, MS Office. ArcGIS skills highly desirable
Skills to implement the integrated services approach. Comprehensive understanding of design, details, and construction drawing preparation including site layout, grading, hardscape, drainage, and planting
Knowledge of land development construction including codes and development regulations
Knowledge of construction materials and detailing. Detail drawings, sections, and material specifications
Experience with green initiative programs and low-impact design (LEED, Envision)
Excellent innovative design skills
Project research and analysis
Strong, creative engineering skills and ability to adhere to office standards
Qualifications
BS in Civil Engineering or related degree
12+ years of increasing engineering experience on complex projects and team management
PE licensure in Florida
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Strong organizational skills required to undertake multiple projects or facets of various projects
Strong project coordination and project management skills
Strong team collaboration skills and proven record of building and managing the team of land development engineers, planners, and landscape architects
Comfortable in coordinating input from various organizations for public/private collaboration, including multi-discipline project efforts working with allied professionals such as architects, civil engineers, and planners
Experience in developing and compiling/producing site plans, construction documents, specification, and engineering reports
New employees will be onboarded virtually and begin their employment from home. We are in the process of planning for a safe return to the workplace in alignment with government and CDC guidelines.
We regret that we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visas
VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
