Land Development Manager

We are seeking an experienced and driven Land Development Manager to join our growing team and lead the development of built-for-rent (BFR) communities from pre-construction through project completion. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful execution of horizontal development and infrastructure delivery for single-family rental neighborhoods across multiple markets.

• Manage the end-to-end land development process for BFR communities, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.

• Oversee consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of sitework, utilities, paving, and amenity infrastructure.

• Coordinate with acquisition, entitlement, construction, and property management teams to ensure seamless project transitions.

• Monitor development progress against key milestones and budgets, proactively identifying and resolving issues.

• Secure all necessary permits, inspections, and regulatory approvals in collaboration with city, county, and utility agencies.

• Manage bid processes and negotiate contracts for land development-related scopes.

• Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and internal policies.

• Conduct regular site visits, including local travel up to 2–3 hours each way as needed to monitor construction progress and meet with stakeholders.

• 5+ years of experience in land development, preferably with single-family, multifamily, or BFR communities.

• Strong knowledge of civil construction, sitework, utility installation, grading, drainage, and related scopes.

• Proven experience managing budgets, schedules, and development timelines across multiple projects.

• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, plats, and construction documents.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, or a related field preferred.

• Proficient in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Must be willing and able to travel locally (2–3 hours each way) to project sites as needed.

• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses

• Comprehensive benefits package

• A collaborative, growth-oriented culture focused on innovation and execution

• Opportunity to help shape the future of institutional-quality rental communities

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