Vice President of Development

Overview

Oversee end-to-end land development for large residential projects in Dallas‑Fort Worth.

Key Responsibilities

• land development
• zoning
• utility coordination
• community planning
• budget management
• consultant management

Tasks

-Leading all phases of land development including due diligence, entitlements, planning, civil design, horizontal construction, and delivery -Securing zoning changes, development agreements, utility coordination, and permits through city and county agencies -Driving community planning - yield studies, open space planning, signage/monumentation, and amenity coordination -Overseeing project budgets, draw processes, infrastructure reimbursements, and municipal coordination -Managing external consultants (civil, environmental, landscape, geotech) and ensuring all scopes are delivered on time and in compliance -Serving as the primary point of contact with municipalities, MUDs/PIDs, engineering teams, and internal stakeholders

Requirements

• civil engineering
• horizontal construction
• dfw
• 8-12 yrs
• land development
• city approvals

What You Bring

-Strong technical understanding of civil engineering plans and horizontal construction fundamentals -Based in Dallas/Fort Worth with local municipal knowledge and consultant network -Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (Master’s or MBA preferred) -8–12+ years of experience in land development, entitlement, or infrastructure delivery (preferably in large residential subdivisions or mixed-use communities) -Proven track record managing city approvals, platting, and dry utility coordination

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Benefits

$190,000 – $220,000, plus performance incentives and benefits 📩 If you're interested or know someone who fits the profile, feel free to reach out or send a resume directly for a confidential discussion.

About Blayze Group

-Its core work spans recruitment, executive search, psychometric assessment, and leadership development in construction and real estate. -Typical projects include sourcing executives for contractors, housing associations, land & planning teams, and development consultancies. -The Blayze Vantage arm offers tailored talent strategies, training programmes, and sustained development for placed candidates. -It holds awards like Investors in People Gold Standard and Best Construction Recruitment Company, underscoring its sector impact. -Operating across Europe, North America, and Africa, its niche built-environment focus sets it apart in global markets.

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