Description
project planning
construction admin
budget management
regulatory compliance
site supervision
permitting liaison
The Development Manager is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for overseeing the execution of land development projects, directing project and construction managers, and coordinating internal and external resources. The role ensures approved business plans are delivered on schedule, within budget, with high quality and regulatory compliance, acting as the primary link between project execution and senior oversight.
In addition to day‑to‑day development activities, the manager supports strategic planning, financial performance, and entitlement execution, providing regular status updates, risk assessments, and analysis for cash‑flow and business‑plan forecasts. The position also serves as a liaison with permitting agencies, regulatory authorities, and community stakeholders to facilitate approvals and maintain positive relationships.
- Manage multiple land development projects from planning through completion according to approved business plans.
- Direct and support Project Managers and Construction Managers in planning, engineering, permitting, and construction activities.
- Coordinate planning, engineering, landscape architecture, geotechnical, and testing services to achieve lot deliveries.
- Supervise on‑site development and amenity construction, both horizontal and vertical.
- Oversee consultant and contractor selection, bidding, contract preparation, bid analysis, and recommendations.
- Administer construction administration of lot development, amenity, and maintenance contracts, including invoice review and work acceptance.
- Review and approve change orders, ensuring reasonable costs and appropriate scope.
- Manage NPDES monitoring consultants and ensure compliance with state and federal environmental and erosion control requirements.
- Ensure safety, quality, and documentation standards, maintaining accurate as‑built records.
- Provide regular project status updates, including schedule, cost, and risk assessments, to senior management.
- Liaise with permitting agencies and regulatory authorities to secure timely approvals and maintain positive relationships.
- Monitor regulatory issues affecting land development and ensure project compliance.
- Represent owner interests in regulatory, community, and industry matters.
- Assist with entitlement strategy, including zoning, plats, permits, bonding, and inspections.
- Support strategic planning for existing projects and evaluation of new opportunities.
- Prepare and manage project budgets, schedules, cost estimates, and development forecasts.
- Monitor development spending, report potential variances, and ensure alignment with approved budgets.
- Contribute analysis for monthly and quarterly cash‑flow and variance reports and support annual business‑plan preparation.
- Participate in community and commercial association activities and serve on the Architectural Review Committee as needed.
- Review builder construction activities for compliance with community standards and address related community issues.
