Grow a Land Development Project Team in Orlando 

At McAdams, we invest in growth-minded leaders who are eager to build, innovate, and elevate those around them. As the Land Development Engineering lead for the Orlando metro, you will spearhead the growth of the McAdams Land Development Design practice. In this role, you will build and sustain strong relationships with private developers, municipal partners, and key regional stakeholders across Orlando and surrounding areas, while leading a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team delivering exceptional residential, commercial and mixed-use projects. 

As lead, you’ll be accountable for operational excellence, project delivery quality, and business development results in line with McAdams’ long-term strategic objectives. You will also champion talent development by coaching and expanding the team to support growth and strengthen McAdams’ presence in the Orlando metro.  

Why McAdams 

Joining McAdams isn’t just a career move; it’s an invitation to be part of something extraordinary. We’re growing, and our people are a big part of that. From exciting projects to a culture that embraces creativity, choosing McAdams means choosing a workplace where you’re not just an employee — you’re a vital piece of our success story.  

We invest in leaders who want to build: 

• Opportunities to shape strategy and grow a practice 
• Exposure to high-impact projects across multiple market sectors 
• A united, team-first culture 
• A platform for long-term career growth and leadership development
• See what our teammates have to say about their experience at McAdams: https://youtu.be/XnX3G3m75uU?si=sPyVjCetpQi0poYd 

What You’ll Do 

• Lead the strategic direction, vision, and growth of the Orlando Land Development practice 
• Cultivate trusted relationships with Florida developers, landowners, municipalities, and reviewing agencies 
• Proactively identify new business opportunities and lead pursuit strategies for major development projects 
• Oversee execution of large-scale, multi-disciplinary land development projects with strong project controls and financial performance 
• Ensure predictable project outcomes through effective scheduling, budgeting, and risk management 
• Recruit, hire, and develop high-performing teams to support long-term practice growth 
• Mentor staff and promote a collaborative, learning-focused environment that supports career development 
• Drive operational excellence, resource planning, and compliance with company standards and industry regulations 

What You’ll Bring 

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required 
• 10+ years of progressive experience in land development engineering 
• Proven leadership delivering large-scale residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects 
• Strong credibility with Central Florida developers, municipalities, and regulatory agencies 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and complex project portfolios 
• Experience in business development and growing regional practice 
• Excellent communication, leadership presence, and emotional intelligence 

Work Environment + Physical Demands 

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. 

• Work will primarily be in an office setting with limited opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmental conditions 
• Work will be primarily working with fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping often with repetitive motion 
• Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, the ability to talk, hear, and sit for extended periods of time 
• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally 
• Additional physical duties may be required as necessary 

Ready to Lead With Us? 

If you’re ready to sustain strong relationships while leading a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team delivering exceptional residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects across Orlando and surrounding areas, we’d love to connect.