Vice President Land Development

About the role

Vice President of Land Development – Sacramento, CA
Lewis Group of Companies is a leading real estate development firm with over 70 years of experience. The role involves leading the transformation of raw land into thriving communities, overseeing projects from due diligence to construction, and ensuring successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across multiple projects and jurisdictions
• Partner with internal teams, civil engineers, consultants, utility providers, municipalities, and homebuilders
• Direct all aspects of horizontal land development, including grading and earthwork, wet and dry utility installation, streets and roadway improvements, stormwater infrastructure, landscaping, common areas, walls, and fencing, public and private improvements, site maintenance, and asset stewardship
• Coordinate approvals, permits, inspections, utility clearances, and agency authorizations
• Build productive partnerships with municipalities, regulatory agencies, utility providers, and project stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for value engineering, cost savings, and schedule optimization
• Lead planning, budgeting, bidding, contracting, scheduling, and execution of horizontal development projects
• Maintain accountability for project schedules, budgets, quality standards, safety, and overall performance
• Oversee contractors, consultants, inspectors, and project teams to ensure efficient execution
• Resolve field challenges proactively and drive timely decision-making
• Collaborate closely with external homebuilder customers, Lewis multifamily, and commercial development teams
• Contribute to strategic planning, due diligence, and development initiatives across the organization

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in land development, horizontal construction, civil infrastructure, or related development disciplines
• Strong knowledge of civil infrastructure and site development, grading and earthwork, wet and dry utilities, stormwater systems, permitting and agency approvals, construction administration, and project controls
• Experience delivering residential, master-planned community, mixed-use, multifamily, or commercial development projects
• Demonstrated success managing large budgets, multiple stakeholders, and complex project portfolios
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or General Contractor license is a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction management platforms
• Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools and emerging technologies that enhance project execution and decision-making

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• License: Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or General Contractor license
• Software: Experience with Microsoft Project, Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction management platforms
• Technology: Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools and emerging technologies

Skills for Success

• Leadership experience in land development, horizontal construction, civil infrastructure, or related fields
• Knowledge of civil infrastructure and site development, grading and earthwork, wet and dry utilities, stormwater systems, permitting and agency approvals, construction administration, and project controls
• Experience in delivering residential, master-planned community, mixed-use, multifamily, or commercial development projects
• Success in managing large budgets, multiple stakeholders, and complex project portfolios
• Technical skills: Microsoft Project, Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction management platforms
• Experience with AI-enabled productivity tools and emerging technologies

Benefits

• Annual salary of $200,000+ commensurate with experience
• Annual bonus/raise potential
• Auto allowance of $100 per month
• Comprehensive health benefits package
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays
• Continued professional development and growth opportunities

Pay

$200,000+ commensurate with experience

Schedule

Monday to Friday, working on projects within the greater Sacramento/Northern CA area. Auto travel will be required to visit projects, with occasional air travel to the Southern CA corporate office.