Civil Land Development Group Leader (Architecture)

WK Dickson, an Ardurra Company is looking to hire an experienced Civil Engineering leader for our Land Development practice in South Carolina.

The ideal location for the role is our Charleston, SC office but we are open and flexible for the right individual with experience leading projects throughout South Carolina.

Our civil engineers, urban planners, and staff scientists work together daily to plan and create sustainable human environments by offering comprehensive land development services ranging from due diligence and master planning to design and construction administration.

We are looking for someone excited to lead and grow a successful team partnering with some of the top national and local Land Development clients.

Primary Function

The Group Leader will play a crucial and strategic role in leading, supporting, and delivering a variety of land development projects including, data centers, high end residential, education and institutions, municipal, mixed use and some industrial. Key responsibilities will focus on project execution and delivery, providing exceptional client service, and mentoring the team. Innovation and collaboration will be highly valued.

Primary Duties

• Provide technical leadership for projects performing a variety of tasks to plan, execute, and deliver the project
• Plan, organize, and manage the production of project deliverables to ensure on time delivery, technical quality, and within budget
• Conduct alternative analyses to support business case evaluations for project decisions
• Assist or lead the preparation of reports, opinions, and recommendations for the benefit of the Client
• Effectively apply industry standards as well as client standards and requirements
• Assist or lead the project concept designs and participates in the final project design
• Work with project teams to coordinate permits for projects, which may require meetings with clients, contractors, utility companies, and reviewing and permitting governmental agencies

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or other relevant discipline
• PE license in SC is highly preferred
• Minimum 10 years of directly applicable experience
• Strong organizational skills, and ability to function efficiently within a project team environment
• Comfort with AutoCAD, and other design software preferably with Civil3D

 

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

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