Civil Site Development Group Manager

Civil / Land Development Group Manager – North CarolinaJoin the Civil Site/ Land Development team at Benesch and help advance our goal of building connected, sustainable communities through thoughtful land development, community infrastructure, and recreation improvements across the Carolinas and Southeast. Our team delivers high‑impact work in municipal infrastructure, educational campus development, and commercial site design, shaping how communities grow.When joining the team you will work closely with a collaborative group that supports planning, layout, SD/DD/CD design, permitting, bidding, and construction administration for a wide range of public and private clients. You'll provide strategic and operational leadership for our North Carolina practice, guiding multidisciplinary teams, strengthening key client relationships, and supporting business development efforts. You will work closely with internal partners in landscape architecture, planning, transportation, structures, and more, leveraging the expertise of over 1200 Benesch professionals.This role is ideal for a senior leader who thrives in collaborative, growth‑oriented environments and wants to influence both project delivery and long‑term strategy. Reporting directly to the Division Manager, you will have a clear path for leadership advancement within an employee‑owned firm celebrating 80 years of impact.LocationThis full‑time hybrid role is based in our Charlotte office, with in‑office collaboration expected at least three days per week.Required QualificationsProfessional Engineer licensure in North Carolina (or ability to obtain via reciprocity within 3 months)Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline15+ years of progressive civil engineering experienceSignificant experience leading civil site and land development projects for public and/or private sector clientsDemonstrated success developing client relationships and winning new workStrong understanding of North Carolina regulatory agencies and permitting processesExpertise in project financial management, budgeting, QA/QC, and resource planningExperience leading and mentoring multidisciplinary engineering teamsBenefitsCareer growth with leadership development, training, and clear paths forwardStrong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit‑eligible employeesFlexible schedule that supports work‑life balanceGenerous paid time off and parental leave for benefit‑eligible employeesMentorship, hands‑on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day oneEqual Opportunity & AccessibilityAt Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws. Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment. If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing TalentAcquisition@benesch.com.#J-18808-Ljbffr