Civil Site Development Group Manager

  • North Carolina
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Civil / Land Development Group Manager – North Carolina

At Benesch, we’re shaping the infrastructure that supports growing communities across North Carolina and the Southeast. We’re seeking an experienced Civil / Land Development Group Manager to lead and expand our North Carolina Civil Site practice from our Charlotte office.

This is more than a leadership role — it’s an opportunity to build a regional practice, influence strategic growth, strengthen client partnerships, and develop high-performing teams while delivering impactful projects for schools, hospitals, private developments, municipalities, local agencies, and DOTs.

If you’re a licensed civil engineering leader with deep client relationships, strong business development instincts, and a passion for building teams and markets, this is your opportunity to help define what’s next.

Location

This full-time hybrid role is based in our Charlotte office, with in-office collaboration expected at least three days per week.

The Opportunity to Build and Lead

As Group Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for our North Carolina Civil / Land Development practice while helping shape divisional and regional growth throughout the Carolinas and Southeast.

Key Projects Leading the Way in North Carolina

Our North Carolina Division is proud to lead high-impact projects that demonstrate the depth and diversity of our expertise:

  • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools – Ongoing School Projects – Strengthening educational infrastructure through long-term collaboration on new and renovated school facilities
  • Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation – Various Projects – Designing and rehabilitating parks and community facilities that enhance quality of life across the county
  • City of Raleigh – Neuse River Project – Advancing resilient infrastructure along the Neuse River to support sustainable community growth
  • North Carolina State University – Cates West Development – Providing structural engineering for a transformative campus expansion that supports NCSU’s academic and research mission
  • New Hanover County – South College Road Multi-Use Path (MUP) – Enhancing connectivity and safety through innovative multimodal design solutions
  • NCDOT I-40 CMGC – Delivering complex, high-value improvements along one of the state’s busiest corridors through innovative CMGC collaboration
Required Qualifications
  • Professional Engineer licensure in North Carolina (or ability to obtain via reciprocity within 3 months)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
  • 15+ years of progressive civil engineering experience
  • Significant experience leading civil site and land development projects for public and/or private sector clients
  • Demonstrated success developing client relationships and winning new work
  • Strong understanding of North Carolina regulatory agencies and permitting processes
  • Expertise in project financial management, budgeting, QA/QC, and resource planning
  • Experience leading and mentoring multidisciplinary engineering teams

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