Senior Land Development Manager

Description

• Forward Planning & Land Development Management – Provides oversight and management of Land Development and Forward Planning Team for short-term and long-term performance that is consistent with company business plan and projections.
• Partner with and support regional land development teams by providing technical expertise during due diligence, evaluating project estimates, conducting site visits, and ensuring clear communication and coordination with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Provide guidance and oversight to Regional Land Development Managers on bidding practices, contract negotiations, and budget management through audits, coaching, and regular financial reviews.
• Schedule Performance – Oversee all land development schedules and key project milestones across regions, ensuring the team is on track and in alignment with company and regional goals.
• Develop, recommend, and implement construction guidelines, best practices, and corrective actions to maintain quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance across regional projects.
• Represent the company through active participation in committee meetings, public hearings, and community events—building relationships with government agencies, brokers, developers, and trade partners while providing regular project updates and identifying risks or challenges to leadership.
• Department Administration and Compliance– Ensures the company’s policies and processes comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Actively works to streamline processes and procedures to create efficiencies across all areas of Land Development.
• Budgeting and Cost Control - Responsible for the oversight and ongoing management of budgets and ensuring financial goals are met.
• Oversee and monitor regional land development budgets, cash flow, and financial reporting to ensure projects meet financial targets, maintain accurate forecasts, and support timely bond reductions and releases.
• Ensure land development operations comply with company policies, safety standards, HOA requirements, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations through regular audits, inspections, and oversight.
• Team Leadership - Provides strategic leadership to the Forward Planning and Land Development Team. Coaches and develops team members, through training, feedback, and ongoing communication.

Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of land use entitlement and land division laws, processes, and procedures.
• Knowledge of residential infrastructure and building construction
• Knowledge of site development and building construction methods.
• Ability to read and interpret civil engineering plans and specifications.
• Planning, organizing, budgeting, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Landscape Architecture, Planning, or Construction Management.
• Professional Engineering license preferred but not required.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, to various audiences.
• Previous real estate/development experience in entitlement, civil construction, surveying, and/ or land use planning strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of principles of management and supervision.
• Proficient in PDF editor (Adobe, BlueBeam or equivalent).
• Ability to motivate team members to produce quality work within tight timeframes while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Able to engage with public officials and inspectors in a professional manner.
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Can build relationships and communicate effectively with individuals in various functional areas inside and outside of the organization.
• Knowledge and understanding of heavy civil construction contracting processes, methods, and cost analysis.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in at least one of the following areas: civil engineering, infrastructure purchasing/estimating, or construction management
• Ability to develop and coach employees, challenging direct reports to excel in all aspects of performance.
• Proficient in Smartsheet or Microsoft Project scheduling software.
• 10+ years of land development experience in progressively responsible positions or equivalent combination of education and experience, with at least three years in a leadership role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to solve problems that could prevent timely completion of high-quality communities
• Ability to make financially responsible decisions to accomplish goals and maintain high company standard.
• Ability to understand and follow established Company safety procedures.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance