Dewberry is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Department Manager/Market Sector Leader to join our growing Charlotte, NC office. In this leadership role, you’ll manage complex land development projects serving the energy, residential, commercial real estate, and public sector markets while helping drive business growth, strengthen client relationships, and mentor the next generation of engineering professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives in a client-facing environment and is passionate about delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that positively impact communities.

What You'll Do

As a Department Manager/Market Sector Leader you will provide strategic leadership and end-to-end project oversight for complex land development initiatives. You’ll lead cross-functional teams, manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risk, and serve as the primary point of contact for clients, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders.

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of land development projects from concept through construction.
• Direct multidisciplinary design teams in all aspects of project delivery, including site layout, grading, stormwater management, erosion control, utility design, and associated calculations and reports.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring exceptional service and long-term relationship development.
• Partner with the Department Manager to support business development initiatives, including client outreach, proposal preparation, and project pursuits.
• Identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients and enter new geographic and market sectors.
• Collaborate with Dewberry teams across the organization to deliver complex, high-impact projects and leverage the firm's full range of capabilities.
• Develop, and manage project budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and overall project performance.
• Guide projects through regulatory review processes and coordinate approvals with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for junior and mid-level staff.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

• BS degree in Civil Engineering, or Landscape Architecture.
• 10+ years of experience in the design and management of land development and capital improvement projects.
• North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) license, or Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) required, or the ability to obtain within two months. Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, stormwater modeling software, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong project management skills, including experience managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of permitting and regulatory approval processes.
• Excellent written, verbal, and client-facing communication skills.
• Ability to provide technical guidance, mentor staff, and foster team success.
• A collaborative, client-focused approach with a passion for delivering high-quality projects and growing business relationships.

Why Dewberry?

• Lead diverse and meaningful projects across multiple market sectors.
• Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative, employee-focused environment.
• Help drive the expansion of a nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm.
• Build a long-term career with a company committed to investing in its people and communities.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

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