Land Development Manager

About the role

The Land Development Manager is responsible for a portfolio of projects within a division to manage the horizontal construction process to ensure that all projects are on time, on budget, meeting all safety and jurisdictional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a pipeline of residential projects, overseeing all aspects of horizontal development including site assessment, demolition, grading, utilities, and lot delivery.
• Partner with Land Acquisition to support deal evaluation, feasibility analysis, and due diligence for new opportunities.
• Drive project execution to ensure all developments are delivered on time, on budget, and in compliance with jurisdictional and safety requirements.
• Manage and oversee the permitting process, coordinating with municipal agencies to obtain all required approvals for development activities.
• Lead coordination with civil engineers, consultants, and utility providers to advance engineering plans, entitlements, and infrastructure installation.
• Develop and manage project budgets, including estimating, tracking costs, and identifying value engineering opportunities.
• Solicit, review, and award contracts; oversee vendor performance and ensure alignment to scope, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Establish and maintain development schedules, holding internal teams and external partners accountable to milestones and deliverables.
• Ensure accurate and timely updates of all project data in internal systems to support real-time reporting and business planning.
• Partner cross-functionally with Forward Planning, Construction, Product Development, and Sales teams to optimize product feasibility and cycle time.
• Lead project turnover to Construction, ensuring lots are fully prepared for vertical build without delays.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, inspectors, contractors, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Real Estate, or related field preferred
• 3–6+ years of experience in land development, residential construction, or civil/site development
• Strong understanding of permitting, utilities, grading, demolition, and jurisdictional requirements