Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Development Specialist to join our Land Development team in our Raleigh, NC office. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Southeast, Midwest, and beyond.
In this role you will support the Land Development workgroup by advancing park‑related projects through strategic planning, funding alignment, and partnership development. This role focuses on positioning parks, open space, and recreation components as integral elements of private-sector land development projects.
The Strategic Development Specialist identifies and evaluates funding opportunities, incentives, and public‑private partnership models that support park amenities, green infrastructure, and community space within development efforts. Working closely with planners, engineers, and project managers, this role helps develop funding strategies, prepares supporting narratives and materials, and ensures park investments align with project feasibility, client goals, and regulatory requirements.
By combining development strategy with funding expertise, this role strengthens the value, competitiveness, and long‑term viability of park and open‑space elements within land development projects.
What You Will Be Doing:
What We Are Looking For:
Bolton & Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
WHY BOLTON & MENK?
Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Colorado, North Carolina and South Carolina providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/
OUR BENEFITS
At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities. Learn more here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/careers
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.
It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including disability and vets.
We believe all people should live in safe, sustainable, and beautiful communities and we take pride in our ability to make that happen. It's why we get out of bed every morning.
Our commitment to communities began in 1949, serving the needs of municipal clients in small towns. As we continue to grow in both numbers and experience, our dedication to building trust and ensuring a true partnership with our clients remains the same. Our goal is to help communities make progress by listening to what people want, finding the best solutions for their needs, and treating them right. Simply put, we're people helping people. Today, Bolton & Menk, Inc. has more than 1,000 multiregional employees including a professional staff of more than 300 engineers, planners, landscape architects, and surveyors.
Our dedication to our clients shines through in the work we provide. We are committed to cultivating and delivering exceptional community infrastructure solutions. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live here too. We believe in the power of face-to-face meetings, friendly conversations, and collaborative decision-making to keep your projects on schedule, within budget, and focused on real, workable solutions.
We promise every client two things: we'll work hard for you, and we'll do a good job. We take a personal interest in the work being done around us and do our part to build a better quality of life for all. At the end of the day, we're Real People offering Real Solutions.
