Business Unit Director of Land Development

JOIN CANNON as a Business Unit Director of Land Development from either our Irvine, Riverside or San Luis Obispo office. This position will oversee a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, mixed-use, and institutional development projects, lead and mentor engineering teams, and drive business development efforts with private developers, landowners, and higher education institutions.

SINCE 1976, CANNON has provided creative solutions to clients in water resources, public infrastructure, commercial and residential development and the energy/industrial industry. We work hard. We play hard. We have fun.

BUSINESS UNIT DIRECTOR OF LAND DEVELOPMENT JOB SUMMARY

As the Business Unit Director of Land Development, you will drive business development, build and strengthen client relationships, mentor high-performing teams, and oversee the successful delivery of complex land development and higher education projects. This position oversees a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, mixed-use, and institutional development projects while fostering strong relationships within the development community and expanding Cannon's market presence throughout the Pacific region. The Director will establish the vision and direction for the business unit while ensuring exceptional project delivery, client satisfaction, and long-term profitability.

BUSINESS UNIT DIRECTOR OF LAND DEVELOPMENT JOB DUTIES

• Drives business development efforts, including identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, delivering presentations, and securing new opportunities.
• Accountable for achieving business unit metric targets for revenue, profitability, utilization, backlog, and growth objectives.
• Provides project management for multiple civil engineering land development projects from proposal through delivery, ensuring budgets, schedules, and quality standards are met.
• Leads, mentors, and develops a team of civil engineers, designers, and project assistants across multiple offices.
• Provides daily and strategic oversight and management of the land development team.
• Leads complex contract negotiations and successfully resolve project, client, and business issues.
• Maintains strong interdepartmental relationships, including land surveying, structural, and water resources teams.
• Communicate effectively with various departments, clients, and agencies.
• Collaborate with jurisdictional agencies and regulatory entities to facilitate project approvals and maintain strong working relationships.
• Ensures effective quality assurance and quality control practices across all projects.
• Represents Cannon with professionalism and integrity in all clients, agencies, and community interactions.