Director of Land Engineering

Job Description

Company Overview : Traditions of America (TOA) is a national leader in the development of 55+ lifestyle communities. As a vertically integrated real estate development company, TOA specializes in the acquisition, entitlement, development, sales, and construction of its communities. Since our founding in 1997, we have delivered over $2 billion of residential real estate.

Job Summary : TOA is seeking a highly skilled engineer to lead feasibility, due diligence, and engineering oversight across a fast-moving pipeline of new communities. This role sits at the center of TOA’s dealmaking and approval process, turning raw land concepts into engineered, approvable, financially viable communities.

You will work directly with Partners and the Acquisitions & Entitlements team to pressure-test new deals, identify engineering and utility constraints, coordinate all technical due diligence, and manage outside consultants through the entire approval process. This is a high-impact role with direct influence over major investments, project outcomes, and long-term community design.

Responsibilities :

Due Diligence Leadership :

• Oversee the full menu of pre-acquisition due diligence : wetlands delineations, traffic scoping, geotechnical investigations, utility capacity confirmations, environmental assessments, and much more.
• Track and report on due diligence schedules, ensure deliverables are completed on time, and continuously assess project risks.
• Maintain detailed tracking and reporting of due diligence items, outstanding engineering questions, and approval milestones.
• Develop scopes of work and solicit proposals from civil engineers, traffic engineers, environmental consultants, and utility providers.
• Assist in preparing budgets, cost estimates, and schedule inputs.

Feasibility & Deal Analysis :

Engineering & Consultant Management :

Entitlements & Approvals :

Qualifications :

Compensation / Benefits :