Senior Land Manager

Description

• Develop and maintain comprehensive development budgets, schedules, and scopes of work for multiple concurrent projects.
• Guide and manage the Greenville land development team; mentor junior staff and foster a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Represent the company in meetings with local jurisdictions, utility providers, and community stakeholders.
• Lead all phases of land development in Greenville including due diligence, entitlements, permitting, design, construction, and turnover to vertical construction teams.
• Track progress against development milestones, reporting key updates and financial metrics to executive leadership.
• Manage stormwater prevention, SWPPP, and BMP compliance throughout project life cycles.
• Ensure all federal, state, and local regulations, safety requirements, and environmental compliance guidelines are met throughout development activities.
• Direct bid processes for subcontractors, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships to ensure high-quality, cost-effective development.
• Collaborate with the acquisitions team to evaluate development feasibility, risks, and cost implications of new land deals.
• Ensure timely completion of land development activities to support construction starts and community openings.
• Oversee final tract acceptance, punch list completion, and bond exoneration processes.
• Coordinate closely with the COO, land planners, engineers, contractors, and municipalities to drive approvals, maintain schedules, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Oversee the planning and execution of offsite and onsite improvements to ensure timely lot delivery.

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Land Manager to lead our Greenville office’s land development operations. This role will be critical in shaping the growth of our communities by overseeing the entire land development process I Greenville—from due diligence through delivery of finished lots. The ideal candidate will bring strategic vision, deep technical expertise, and strong leadership to manage land planning, budgeting, entitlements, infrastructure construction, and team development. This is a high-impact role that requires collaboration across departments, coordination with external agencies, and a proactive approach to risk and schedule management.

• Strong leadership, team development, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Vision and hearing acuity to perform job duties effectively
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Proficiency in project management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and development scheduling tools.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Land Entitlement and Forward Planning.
• Experience in the homebuilding industry with a general understanding of residential home construction is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
• Comprehensive knowledge of municipality building codes, land use regulations, construction plans, and site maps.
• Maintain a valid Driver’s License
• Bachelor’s Degree with a major or emphasis in Planning, Engineering, and/or Construction Management preferred.
• Understanding of subcontractor roles and responsibilities, with working knowledge of soil conditions, grading practices, and survey procedures.
• Strong working knowledge of development budgeting, scheduling, permitting, and construction practices.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation required.
• Full-time position, averaging 40 hours per week
• Proficient in interpreting civil engineering plans and coordinating with consultants, contractors, and jurisdictions.
• Progressive experience in land development, including leadership in managing budgets, schedules, and multi-phase projects (Director-level applicants should demonstrate career progression).
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Greenville, SC: Ability to reliably commute or willingness to relocate before starting work (required).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods

Benefits

• Monday-Friday, standard daytime hours; 8:30 am - 5 pm
• $100,000-$120,000 annually
• 401k with a Safe Harbor match formula of 100% of employee contributions up to 3% of their compensation, then 50% matching contribution of the next 2% of employee's compensation
• 185 hours paid time off annually
• 100% Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance covered to the employee
• 11 annual company-paid holidays
• Office-based environment with a business casual dress code. Standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets, are used in this role.
• Annual bonus based on company and personal performance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance