The primary role of the Land Development Manager is to be responsible for overseeing development projects from pre-acquisition through closeout to ensure communities are delivered on budget and on schedule.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in development-related due diligence items for potential acquisitions, including preparation of budgets, schedules, and reviewing construction drawings
Value engineer plans during due diligence phase and as project develops
Provide detailed cost analysis and schedules for projects
Create bid packages for consultants and trade partners
Negotiate projects with consultants and trade partners to achieve most economical and efficient outcome
Provide detailed bid analysis, in order to award contract
Work with local, state, and federal jurisdictions to receive necessary permits for development
Present community information to internal and external groups
Manage consultants, trade partners, governmental agencies, utility providers and others to keep projects on time and budget
Oversee development budgets and cash flows from project conception to closing for accountability and accuracy
Develope and implement systems/processes that will improve operational quality and efficiency
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
Bachelor's degree in a related field
3-5 Years of experienceExceptional communication skills -- both written andverbal
Comfortable presenting ideas and solutions to leadership and key businesspartners
Strong attention to detail
Strong organizational skills and time management skills
Ability to establish and maintain strongrelationships
Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Valid Driver's license
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment is representative of an office/field setting
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate
Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are close vision. The employee is often required to sit and use theirhands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies. Will be required to operate motor vehicle to travel between job sites.In addition, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or crouch. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.
This document describes the minimum, essential duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, effort, and working conditions of the position. It in no way implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the incumbent. Workers are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related functions requested by a supervisor or manager. Successful performance requires that the incumbent possess and utilize the abilities and skills described. All functions are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in development-related due diligence items for potential acquisitions, including preparation of budgets, schedules, and reviewing construction drawings
Value engineer plans during due diligence phase and as project develops
Provide detailed cost analysis and schedules for projects
Create bid packages for consultants and trade partners
Negotiate projects with consultants and trade partners to achieve most economical and efficient outcome
Provide detailed bid analysis, in order to award contract
Work with local, state, and federal jurisdictions to receive necessary permits for development
Present community information to internal and external groups
Manage consultants, trade partners, governmental agencies, utility providers and others to keep projects on time and budget
Oversee development budgets and cash flows from project conception to closing for accountability and accuracy
Develope and implement systems/processes that will improve operational quality and efficiency
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
Bachelor's degree in a related field
3-5 Years of experienceExceptional communication skills -- both written andverbal
Comfortable presenting ideas and solutions to leadership and key businesspartners
Strong attention to detail
Strong organizational skills and time management skills
Ability to establish and maintain strongrelationships
Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Valid Driver's license
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment is representative of an office/field setting
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate
Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are close vision. The employee is often required to sit and use theirhands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies. Will be required to operate motor vehicle to travel between job sites.In addition, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or crouch. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.
This document describes the minimum, essential duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, effort, and working conditions of the position. It in no way implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the incumbent. Workers are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related functions requested by a supervisor or manager. Successful performance requires that the incumbent possess and utilize the abilities and skills described. All functions are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job ID: 487866369
Originally Posted on: 8/2/2025
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