Land Development Project Manager

Job Description

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Senior Land Development Project Manager – Acquisitions & Due Diligence

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USA Land Group is seeking an experienced, highly organized Senior Land Development Project Manager to manage due diligence on land acquisitions from contract through closing, renegotiation, or termination.

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We buy and sell rural land across multiple markets, often creating value through subdivision and resale. This role will evaluate subdivision potential, coordinate with counties and vendors, identify development risks, and help determine whether a property is a good acquisition.

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We are looking for someone with 1+ years of relevant experience (3+ years preferred) in land development, civil engineering, surveying, subdivisions, county planning and zoning, or real estate development. Experience working directly with counties and major or minor subdivisions is strongly preferred.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Manage under-contract properties through the full due diligence process.
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• Research zoning, subdivision rules, lot sizes, frontage, access, setbacks, and other county requirements.
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• Communicate with county planning, zoning, environmental health, and other departments.
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• Evaluate subdivision feasibility and potential lot configurations.
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• Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, soil scientists, attorneys, and other vendors.
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• Review surveys, plats, soil information, easements, access, and related diligence materials.
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• Coordinate perc tests, surveys, split plans, and engineering work.
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• Track deadlines, vendor progress, and contract milestones.
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• Identify issues that may affect cost, timing, or property value.
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• Independently research complex development issues, identify potential solutions, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
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• Prepare findings and recommendations for internal acquisition review.
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• Coordinate the transition of approved acquisitions to the transactions team or assist with renegotiation and termination when necessary.
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Qualifications

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• 1+ years of relevant experience required; 3+ years preferred.
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• Experience working with counties or municipalities strongly preferred.
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• Major or minor subdivision experience preferred.
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• Ability to understand surveys, plats, zoning maps, GIS, and subdivision ordinances.
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• Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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• Ability to manage multiple properties, deadlines, and vendors simultaneously.
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• Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of projects.
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• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and make sound recommendations without requiring step-by-step direction.
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• Candidates do not need to be licensed engineers or surveyors but should understand how land moves through the diligence, subdivision, and approval process.
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What Success Looks Like

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Success means leadership clearly understands what can and cannot be done with a property before USA Land Group closes on it .

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This person should be able to independently work through county diligence, coordinate the necessary professionals, identify risks, develop practical solutions, and provide a clear recommendation before purchase. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, anticipates problems, and knows how to get answers rather than waiting for direction.

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Why Join USA Land Group?

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USA Land Group is a growing real estate investment and development company operating across multiple markets. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with leadership, manage a variety of land development projects, and play a meaningful role in the company's acquisition decisions.

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We value initiative, independent thinking, practical problem-solving, and individuals who take pride in producing results.

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Compensation: Competitive and based on experience.

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To Apply: Apply through LinkedIn or reach out to Conner Trebour at View email address on ziprecruiter.com .