Land Development Manager

Description

• Lead the permitting, zoning, planning and development approvals process for multiple large-scale projects within the region.
• Track and report on portfolio-level metrics including permitting timelines, risk indicators, and development pipeline health.
• Conduct due diligence assessments across design and construction phases, ensuring risks are identified early and appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented.
• Collaborate with engineering, environmental, legal, construction and operations teams to ensure alignment on permitting pathways and regulatory compliance.
• Manage project development budgets and support progression through internal decision gates up to construction launch.
• Coordinate infrastructure requirements—including utilities, access, and local improvement obligations—during project scoping and permitting.
• Prepare and present clear, high-quality reports on project progress, risks, and permitting status to both internal teams and client leadership.
• Oversee due diligence processes and drive the identification and resolution of entitlement, zoning, or regulatory constraints.
• Maintain effective relationships with brokers, developers, government agencies and community stakeholders.
• Represent RLB and our clients in meetings with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), regulatory bodies, infrastructure providers, and local stakeholders.
• Engage with landowners, developers and external partners to negotiate development agreements and support acquisition activities.
• Support the development of regional strategies informed by market conditions, regulatory frameworks, and client demand.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to build trusted working relationships across diverse internal and external teams (consultants, regulatory bodies, developers, legal advisors, community stakeholders, etc.).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Urban Planning or a related discipline.
• Background in mission-critical, industrial, energy or large infrastructure projects is desirable.
• Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality deliverables.
• Significant experience in land development, real estate, infrastructure or large-scale project delivery.
• Experience in community engagement or stakeholder management.
• Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn.
• Member of relevant professional body (highly desirable).
• Proven background securing zoning, planning, permitting or other regulatory approvals for complex or high-impact developments.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects, budgets, schedules and deliverables.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance