The Role
Leads regional land development strategy across complex civil site projects, permitting, entitlements, approvals, client portfolios, and business growth opportunities. Advises leadership and project teams on feasibility, risk, schedules, budgets, scope, and financial outcomes; strengthens agency and client relationships; identifies new opportunities; mentors teams; and supports successful project delivery across residential, commercial, and industrial markets.
Summary Generated by Built In
Shape development strategies. Strengthen client partnerships. Influence regional growth.
Bring your land development expertise, industry relationships, and strategic perspective to a role where you can guide complex projects, expand client relationships, and help shape development opportunities across the region.
About the Role
Bohler is seeking an experienced Regional Development Manager to provide strategic guidance across complex land development projects, key client relationships, and regional growth opportunities. Working alongside regional and branch leadership, Project Managers, and Business Development, you'll help teams navigate development challenges, anticipate risks, make informed strategic decisions, and deliver successful project outcomes. At Bohler, you'll have the opportunity to apply your expertise across a diverse portfolio of clients, projects, and markets, collaborating with experienced leaders to influence development strategies and regional success.
What You'll Do
- Guide complex development projects. Provide senior-level expertise in civil site planning, entitlements, design, permitting, and jurisdictional approvals to help teams anticipate challenges and avoid costly mistakes.
- Advise on project strategy. Partner with regional and branch leadership and project teams on feasibility, due diligence, multi-site programs, project setup, risk management, and future work planning.
- Strengthen client relationships. Manage an assigned client portfolio, deepen existing partnerships, and identify opportunities to expand relationships and improve the client experience.
- Expand business opportunities. Leverage industry connections, referrals, and professional involvement to identify new opportunities and support regional market growth in collaboration with Business Development.
- Improve project performance. Provide insight on schedules, budgets, scope, fees, and client expectations to help teams communicate impacts clearly, make informed decisions, improve quality, and strengthen financial outcomes.
- Navigate jurisdictional challenges. Apply knowledge of local regulations, codes, and approval processes while strengthening relationships with agencies and development stakeholders.
- Elevate teams and capabilities. Share expertise, mentor emerging leaders, and collaborate with technical teams to address evolving client needs and strengthen project delivery.
What You'll Gain
- The opportunity to influence land development projects, client relationships, and business growth across an entire region.
- A strategic role working alongside experienced regional, branch, business development, and technical leaders.
- The ability to build on your industry relationships while expanding Bohler's market presence.
- Opportunities to share your expertise, develop future leaders, and contribute to the long-term success of clients and teams.
- A platform to represent Bohler through industry organizations, professional networks, and regional initiatives.
What You'll Bring
- 15+ years of land development and permitting experience, including civil site design, entitlements, and jurisdictional approvals.
- A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Surveying, or a related field, and/or equivalent relevant experience; advanced degree welcomed.
- Extensive experience with residential, commercial, and industrial land development projects.
- Established local and regional industry relationships, with demonstrated success developing client relationships and identifying business opportunities.
- Strong business acumen with demonstrated experience influencing project strategy, financial outcomes, client experience, and business growth.
- Experience leading teams through the civil site design and permitting lifecycle.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence clients, project teams, and leadership.
- Professional licensure as a PE, Landscape Architect, PLS, or related credential preferred.
Bring your expertise and industry relationships to a role where your perspective makes a difference.
Join Bohler as a Regional Development Manager and help shape the client partnerships, development strategies, and opportunities driving regional growth.
Apply today and help shape what's next in land development.
Who You AreWe welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Tell us your story; your unique perspective matters here.
At Bohler, we empower the ambitious to become the accomplished. Our purpose-driven culture connects driven professionals across disciplines and fosters collaboration, growth, and achievement. We provide land development consulting and site design services for commercial, institutional, and residential markets, helping to transform communities for the better.
In addition to base pay, we offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) match of 1:1 up to 6%
- Paid time off and holidays
- Eligibility for bi-annual performance bonuses and annual salary reviews/adjustments
- Office and company-wide events that provide a fun atmosphere
- Wellness programs, paid maternity/paternity leave, bereavement leave, life insurance, and more
Eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on employment status (full-time or part-time).
Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States. Bohler does not sponsor petition-based employment visas that require formal USCIS filings, such as H-1B or PERM-based green cards. Bohler may provide employer support letters for TN (Canadian or Mexican citizens) or E-3 (Australian citizens) when business needs permit. Please contact our recruiting team if you have questions about your eligibility for visa status.
Bohler is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or participate in an interview, please contact us at [email protected].
Skills Required
- 15+ years of land development and permitting experience, including civil site design, entitlements, and jurisdictional approvals
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Surveying, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience with residential, commercial, and industrial land development projects
- Established local and regional industry relationships
- Demonstrated success developing client relationships and identifying business opportunities
- Strong business acumen and experience influencing project strategy, financial outcomes, client experience, and business growth
- Experience leading teams through the civil site design and permitting lifecycle
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
- Professional licensure as a PE, Landscape Architect, PLS, or related credential
- Advanced degree
- Current authorization to work in the United States
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The Company
What We Do
Bohler is a land development consulting and technical design firm that helps developers, owners and other real estate professionals identify and act on opportunities and, ultimately, move their projects forward faster. Driven by our deep commitment to empower the ambitious to become the accomplished, our teams and operations are aligned in providing our clients and employees with the resources, knowledge, and support they need to achieve their loftiest goals. Simply put, we are passionate about helping others succeed – and we have a proven track record of accelerating their growth. Working across commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential markets, we are especially adept at leveraging industry change and tackling site challenges in service of achieving successful land development projects that grow our clients’ businesses, transform communities and propel our employees’ careers. For more information about our services and approach, and to view our project portfolio, visit our website. www.BohlerEngineering.com
