Land Manager

Department Construction Operations Reports To Director, Construction Wage Category Exempt Job Description Job Title Manager, Land Development Company Lifestyle Real Estate Services, Ltd. Department Construction Operations Reports To Director, Construction Wage Category Exempt Who We Are Every day, we take deliberate action to nurture a culture that is grounded in our purpose, to Build a Connection™. No matter what your area of expertise, at LC, you’ll find your why and your place to belong. Guided by our core values of performance, quality, communication, teamwork, and leadership, you’ll be empowered to fuel our growth and create a lasting legacy in our communities. Are you ready to make an impact? The Team You Will Join At Collective House Realty, we believe that home is more than just where you live—it’s where you feel connected. We create communities where residents and clients feel supported, valued, and part of something bigger. Every day, we work with purpose: to Build a Connection™. No matter your role, you’ll find your why here, along with a place to belong. The Difference You Will Make Under general direction, the Manager of Land Development is responsible for developing raw land for multi‑family projects, managing site entitlements, permits, civil engineering, the issuance of land disturbance and site development permits, and completing the horizontal construction and land development for each project within the designated market geography. Who You Are Participates in the feasibility analysis, and closings of land acquisitions. Analyzes the feasibility of potential development sites and evaluates associated development schemes. Create budgets for the construction of entrances, lots, amenities and associated infrastructure for desired communities; including roads, drainage, water, sewer, and landscaping. Oversee the activities of land planners, engineers, consultants, government officials and trade partners in the execution of land development tasks on time and at budget. Collaborates with the Land Development team to complete cost estimates, lot densities, development schedules and identity risk during due diligence required in the submittal package for corporate approval. Interface with Land Department staff during due diligence to verify the checklist is completed from contract phase through post‑closing phase. Develops planning for successful development of multi‑family projects, which would include preliminary land development cost estimates, directing third party professionals in the design and constructability of multi‑family projects, and evaluating public infrastructure needs. Manages activities with attorneys, architects, engineers, and other consultants to plan projects related to public entitlement, site permits, acquisition due diligence and closing activities. Works with local citizen groups, governmental bodies, and other interested parties to obtain necessary project permits and entitlements. Manages all on‑site activities and contracts to complete all land development and horizontal construction activities to prepare a site to begin vertical construction. Completes other projects as directed and assigned. What You’ll Bring Work requires robust interpersonal skills, social intelligence, and political acumen. Work requires understanding of policies and procedures of governmental agencies. Work requires demonstrated ability to negotiate and execute all types of development related contracts. Work requires strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor and extract the highest potential from supporting personnel and outside vendors and consultants. Work requires ability to procure entitlement and building permits. Work requires ability to manage the land development and horizontal construction of multi‑family projects. Work requires good instincts and strong situational awareness. Direct Reports and Reporting Relationship None. However, this role will be required to achieve results by working with others within the organization, regardless of the reporting relationship. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field (engineering, construction management, architecture). Preferred minimum of ten (10) years professional experience with demonstrated success in multi‑family development. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands and work environment described herein are representative of the criteria that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform these functions in accordance with applicable law. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to primarily sit; stand; walk; handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching and crawling; specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to focus. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to an office environment with regular exposure to project sites. At times, the employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level when subjected to the field environment is usually loud. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. Location and Travel: This position will be based in Tampa, FL with occasional travel to local and out of state markets as needed and determined by the responsibilities of the position. Disclaimer The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Lifestyle Communities (LC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lifestyle Communities