Land Development Engineer

Angott Search Group (ASG) is partnering with a privately held Detroit-based company to find an experienced and results-driven Land Development Engineer to oversee commercial, residential, and mixed-use development projects. This position will lead projects from initial planning and design through permitting, construction, and completion, ensuring quality, efficiency, and budget compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Manage land development projects from concept through design, entitlement, permitting, construction, and final completion.

Develop and oversee project budgets, schedules, cost projections, and resource planning.

Coordinate with engineers, architects, contractors, consultants, and local government agencies to ensure successful project execution.

Oversee site planning, grading, stormwater management, utilities, and infrastructure design.

Manage contractor bidding, RFPs, contract negotiations, change orders, and vendor relationships.

Review construction plans, specifications, invoices, and project documentation for accuracy and compliance.

Monitor job site progress, resolve construction challenges, and ensure projects meet quality and safety standards.

Manage regulatory approvals, development obligations, and project closeout requirements.

Identify opportunities to improve project efficiency, control costs, and accelerate project timelines.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.

7+ years of land development experience involving commercial, residential, or mixed-use projects.

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; ability to obtain Michigan licensure is a plus.

Strong knowledge of site development, construction management, budgeting, scheduling, and regulatory requirements.

Experience reviewing civil engineering drawings, construction documents, and contracts.

Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera, or similar project management software.

Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining budgets, schedules, and quality standards.

OSHA 30 knowledge or certification preferred.

Angott Search Group (ASG) is partnering with a privately held Detroit-based company to find an experienced and results-driven Land Development Engineer to oversee commercial, residential, and mixed-use development projects. This position will lead projects from initial planning and design through permitting, construction, and completion, ensuring quality, efficiency, and budget compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Manage land development projects from concept through design, entitlement, permitting, construction, and final completion.

Develop and oversee project budgets, schedules, cost projections, and resource planning.

Coordinate with engineers, architects, contractors, consultants, and local government agencies to ensure successful project execution.

Oversee site planning, grading, stormwater management, utilities, and infrastructure design.

Manage contractor bidding, RFPs, contract negotiations, change orders, and vendor relationships.

Review construction plans, specifications, invoices, and project documentation for accuracy and compliance.

Monitor job site progress, resolve construction challenges, and ensure projects meet quality and safety standards.

Manage regulatory approvals, development obligations, and project closeout requirements.

Identify opportunities to improve project efficiency, control costs, and accelerate project timelines.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.

7+ years of land development experience involving commercial, residential, or mixed-use projects.

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; ability to obtain Michigan licensure is a plus.

Strong knowledge of site development, construction management, budgeting, scheduling, and regulatory requirements.

Experience reviewing civil engineering drawings, construction documents, and contracts.

Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera, or similar project management software.

Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining budgets, schedules, and quality standards.

OSHA 30 knowledge or certification preferred.