Vice President (Michigan)

Vice President – Land Development
Location: Michigan
We are partnering with a leading civil engineering firm to find a Vice President to lead and grow operations in one of their strategic regional markets. This is a high-impact leadership role with oversight of a $30M+ portfolio and the opportunity to shape the future of land development services in their region.

About the Role:
This VP will be responsible for driving business growth, managing senior operational leaders, and delivering high-quality civil site development services for large-scale residential and commercial projects. You will play a key role in client engagement, team development, and operational excellence across your region.

What You'll Do:

• Lead regional operations and team performance across land development projects.
• Guide strategic planning, resource allocation, and financial oversight for your region.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of Group and Team Leaders.
• Develop client relationships with top national and regional home builders and commercial developers.
• Oversee execution of site planning, grading, drainage, and permitting.
• Collaborate with internal partners to ensure project delivery aligns with client expectations and company standards.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through both personal network and strategic initiatives.
• Help shape the regional presence and reputation of the organization.

What We're Looking For:

• Civil engineering background with deep experience in land/site development.
• Track record of leading large residential subdivision projects (10k–250k+ homes) and/or commercial site development.
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with experience managing technical teams.
• Deep familiarity with local markets and regulations in the Michigan region.
• A strong network of developer and builder relationships in your state; existing book of business is a plus.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in land development, ideally with prior P&L or regional leadership responsibility.

​ Education:

• Degree in Civil Engineering (highly preferred), Architectural Landscape, Technical degree, or similar
• Professional Engineering license preferred