Land Development Manager

Land Development Manager | Residential Communities Horizontal Infrastructure Delivery | Utilities & Agency Coordination | Lot Readiness & Turnover A growth-oriented homebuilder is seeking a Land Development Manager to lead horizontal development from approvals through finished-lot turnover. Reporting to the Director of Land Development, this role owns schedule, budget, quality, and compliance while coordinating consultants, agencies, utilities, and trade partners to deliver safe, on-time, ready-to-build sites. Key Responsibilities Drive timely delivery of new communities using construction schedules, contract documents, development budgets, environmental and geotechnical studies, and engineered plans. Partner with Construction leadership to deliver completed, ready-to-build home sites aligned with vertical start dates. Assist in entitlement-phase budgeting; value-engineer site designs and specifications to control cost and schedule. Build and maintain strong working relationships with jurisdictions and utilities to preserve land-use and development rights. Oversee projects from permit approvals through construction, recording/plat, final certifications, and community turnover. Manage field operations for erosion control, earthwork/grading, wet and dry utilities, paving/sidewalks, landscape/hardscape, amenities, and post-construction as-builts and certifications. Lead SWPPP management and ensure full regulatory compliance and documentation. Coordinate HOA matters, including meetings, budget reviews, and common-area improvements. Administer and track bonds and guarantees; drive timely reductions and releases. Align cross-functional teams to deliver entries, recreation centers, and marketing-critical site features. Review development budgets with leadership; reconcile variances and report progress. Perform related duties as assigned to support successful lot delivery. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred. 5+ years of land development experience with horizontal scopes (infrastructure, grading, paving, wet/dry utilities). Proficient with MS Office and project scheduling/data management software; capable of reading and interpreting civil plans and reports. Proven problem-solver with strong organization, documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills. Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to travel to projects across the region; regular in-person site presence required. If you’re a results-driven land development leader who delivers finished lots on time and ready for vertical construction, we’d love to connect. #J-18808-Ljbffr