Land Development Associate​/Senior Associate

Description

As a Land Development Associate / Senior Associate, you will provide leadership that spans project execution, team development, client management, and business growth

• Provide design oversight and technical leadership for site civil projects through all phases of planning, design, permitting, and construction support
• Lead and oversee QA/QC of site civil deliverables to ensure consistency with J2 standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations
• Guide the development and review of rezoning, entitlement, preliminary, site, and subdivision plans
• Oversee the design of storm drainage and stormwater management systems, water distribution, sanitary sewer systems, and erosion and sediment control measures
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and VDOT standards, policies, and procedures
• Manage project financial performance, including scope, schedule, budget, forecasting, and profitability
• Support workload planning and resource allocation to ensure projects are properly staffed and delivered efficiently
• Assist with fee development, change management, and project planning in coordination with senior leadership
• Build, mentor, and develop project teams by providing technical guidance, coaching, and performance feedback
• Support staffing and team-building efforts, including identifying skill gaps and assisting with recruiting and onboarding
• Promote a collaborative, people-first culture aligned with J2’s values and commitment to excellence

Description

As a Land Development Associate / Senior Associate, you will provide leadership that spans project execution, team development, client management, and business growth

Project & Design Leadership

• Provide design oversight and technical leadership for site civil projects through all phases of planning, design, permitting, and construction support
• Lead and oversee QA/QC of site civil deliverables to ensure consistency with J2 standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations
• Guide the development and review of rezoning, entitlement, preliminary, site, and subdivision plans
• Oversee the design of storm drainage and stormwater management systems, water distribution, sanitary sewer systems, and erosion and sediment control measures
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and VDOT standards, policies, and procedures

Financial & Project Management

• Manage project financial performance, including scope, schedule, budget, forecasting, and profitability
• Support workload planning and resource allocation to ensure projects are properly staffed and delivered efficiently
• Assist with fee development, change management, and project planning in coordination with senior leadership

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Build, mentor, and develop project teams by providing technical guidance, coaching, and performance feedback
• Support staffing and team-building efforts, including identifying skill gaps and assisting with recruiting and onboarding
• Promote a collaborative, people-first culture aligned with J2’s values and commitment to excellence

Client Relations & Business Development

• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for clients, fostering long-term relationships and repeat business
• Support marketing and business development efforts, including proposal development, pursuit strategy, and client interviews
• Collaborate with Principals, Associates, and others to identify new opportunities and expand existing client relationships

Technical Oversight

• Oversee the production and review of technical drawings and documents
• Lead planning studies, preliminary and final design plan production, and permitting efforts across multiple jurisdictions
• Stay current with evolving local, state, and federal regulations and industry best practices

Requirements

• 8-12+ years of progressively responsible experience in land development engineering, including leadership roles overseeing multidisciplinary teams
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering;
  Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Demonstrated experience managing project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, scope management, and fee control
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop staff while supporting workload planning and team growth
• Strong…