Land Development Manager

Land Development Manager

As a Land Development Manager with Ryan Homes, an NVR company, you will play a key leadership role in the division's success by partnering with division leadership to manage the land development process from acquisition through community opening and lot delivery. This role serves as a key liaison between developers, engineers, government agencies, utility providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure communities progress on schedule, within budget, and to company standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor development progress and verify compliance with approved plans and schedules.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with developers, vendors, engineers, utility providers, consultants, and municipal officials.
• Ensure new home communities are developed in accordance with approved plans, company standards, budgets, and schedules.
• Partner with division leadership to manage land development activities and support the successful execution of the division's business plan.
• Identify potential issues, risks, and delays in a timely manner and develop solutions to minimize impacts to community openings and lot delivery schedules.
• Maintain accurate reporting for each community's approvals, infrastructure improvements, lot deliveries, and critical milestones.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams including Land Acquisition, Construction, Sales, and Finance to support division objectives.
• Participate in feasibility studies, due diligence efforts, and development reviews for prospective land acquisitions.
• Proactively seek opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and accelerate community development timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, or a related field is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in residential land development, civil engineering, homebuilding, real estate development, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of land entitlement, permitting, subdivision approvals, and site development processes are a plus.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to effectively interact with developers, consultants, contractors, and government agencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-motivated leader with the ability to think strategically, drive results, and influence outcomes.

As the parent company of Ryan Homes, NVHomes and Heartland Homes, NVR is a Top 5 US homebuilder that has been helping families build their happily ever after since 1948. All of our roles here at NVR, whether you are in the field or in the office, allow you to make a major impact in the lives of those who are looking to achieve home ownership. Our management team is tenured and talented (nearly 80% of them promoted from within), so you will have mentors who can share their knowledge, provide career guidance and encourage your success.

Our comprehensive benefits package also includes New Home Purchase Discount and a Mortgage and Settlement Services Discount when purchasing one of our homes.