We are seeking an experienced
Director of Land to lead a portfolio of land services projects, client relationships, and project teams across the United States.
The Director of Land is a senior leadership position responsible for operational performance, client success, financial results, and talent development. This individual oversees multiple Project Land Managers and serves as a strategic partner to clients, company leadership, and business development efforts.
Success in this role requires a balance of leadership, business acumen, client relationship management, operational oversight, and land industry expertise. While a strong understanding of land services is essential, the primary responsibility is leading people, projects, and client relationships-not performing day-to-day land work.
PLM supports clients across oil and gas, carbon capture, direct lithium extraction, renewable energy, telecommunications, infrastructure, and other land-intensive industries.
ResponsibilitiesClient Relationship Management- Serve as the executive sponsor and senior relationship manager for assigned client accounts.
- Develop and maintain trusted relationships with client stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Ensure client expectations are understood, communicated, and consistently achieved.
- Lead strategic client discussions regarding project objectives, staffing needs, scope changes, and future opportunities.
- Support business development efforts, proposals, and account growth initiatives.
- Partner with company leadership to strengthen client retention and long-term partnerships.
Operational Leadership- Oversee a portfolio of projects across multiple clients, service lines, and geographic regions.
- Ensure projects are appropriately staffed, supported, and managed.
- Monitor operational performance, project health, utilization, quality metrics, and client satisfaction.
- Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Establish and promote scalable processes, standards, and best practices.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
Leadership & Talent Development- Directly lead, coach, and develop Project Land Managers and other operational leaders.
- Establish clear performance expectations and accountability measures.
- Support recruiting, hiring, succession planning, and workforce development efforts.
- Identify and develop future leaders within the organization.
- Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Financial Management- Maintain accountability for project portfolio performance and profitability.
- Participate in budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and financial reviews.
- Monitor project margins, staffing utilization, and operational efficiency.
- Support pricing strategy, project estimates, and resource allocation decisions.
- Balance client satisfaction, quality, and financial performance in operational decision-making.
Strategic Leadership- Partner with executive leadership to support organizational goals and growth initiatives.
- Provide insight into industry trends, market opportunities, client needs, and operational challenges.
- Help shape company policies, processes, service offerings, and strategic priorities.
- Serve as a leader and role model for PLM's values, culture, and professional standards.
Required Qualifications- 10+ years of experience in land services, energy, infrastructure, engineering, environmental consulting, real estate, or another project-based professional services environment.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing projects, teams, clients, or business operations.
- Demonstrated success leading managers, supervisors, or other leaders.
- Experience managing client relationships, budgets, staffing, and operational performance.
- Strong business, financial, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and decision-making abilities.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams in a professional services environment.
- Experience managing project portfolios or business units.
- Experience supporting business development, account management, or strategic growth initiatives.
- AAPL membership preferred.
- RPL, CPL, PMP, MBA, or similar professional credentials are a plus.
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
Desired Characteristics- Strategic and business-minded.
- Strong leader and developer of people.
- Skilled relationship builder with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Comfortable making decisions and holding others accountable.
- Financially disciplined and operationally focused.
- Adaptable, solutions-oriented, and execution-driven.
- Able to balance competing priorities while maintaining a long-term perspective.
LocationThis position may be performed remotely, hybrid, or from one of PLM's office locations:
- Fort Worth, TX (Headquarters)
- Houston, TX
- Midland, TX
- Denver, CO
- Morgantown, WV
- Canonsburg, PA
- Canton, OH
Periodic travel may be required based on client and business needs.
