Director of Land Development

Bisnow
Raleigh, NC
Our SelectLeaders client builds residential communities with unique, sought-after amenities . They have decades of experience deploying, preserving and growing capital in real estate investments and development opportunities throughout the world.

They are currently looking for a Land Development Manager that will work in Raleigh and assist with various local land development projects.

The job includes Owner’s representative type duties overseeing site work and amenity construction, working with professional consultants and land development contractors, as well as communicating daily with cross functional teams. Emphasis will be placed on quality control, safety and ensuring schedules are followed and jobs are staying within allotted budgets. This role requires technical expertise, project leadership, and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and manage all aspects of the field operations related to land development including erosion control, grading, wet utilities, dry utilizes, paving, sidewalks, landscaping, hardscaping, amenities, post construction as-builts, certifications and compliance letters.
  • Lead and manage land development projects from concept to completion.
  • Responsible for the successful and timely delivery of new projects through use of construction schedules, contract documents, land development budgets, environmental studies, geotechnical reports, engineering and architectural construction plans and permit compliance reports.
  • Establish relationships with public officials and governmental agencies, obtain entitlements and permits.
  • Coordinate and provide oversight of engineers, architects, and other third-party consultants to ensure success.
  • Coordinate the workflow and activities of project specific land development field operations (lot and amenity construction), including inspections.
  • Assist in the creation of development budgets during the entitlement process and value engineer specific aspects of the project design.
  • Oversee projects from permit approvals through construction, recording plat, final certification and community turnover.
  • Coordinate and provide oversight of general contractors, surveyors and material testing personnel for all site work, grading, infrastructure installation, and final lot grading.
  • Perform preliminary cut and fill analysis and quantity takeoffs.
  • Management of construction contracts.
  • Prepare and review engineering reports, plans, and specifications.
  • Project planning, scheduling, budgeting, quantity takeoffs and cost analysis.
  • Coordinate and schedule power, gas, telephone, cable companies land development activities.
  • Prepare bid packages and solicit bids for infrastructure and amenity construction.
  • Review project drawings for omissions/errors, functionality, efficiency, cost, and ensure accuracy of as-built drawings.
  • Ensure all project sites are in compliance with regulatory agencies.
  • Obtain project permits and final approvals from local jurisdictions.
  • Assist in the timely reduction and/or termination of project infrastructure bonds and/or letters of credit.
  • Manage SWPPP activities and compliance.
  • Coordinate and execute the completion of project punch lists.
  • Ensure all turnover checklist items are complete and lots are ready to be turned over to home builders.
  • Update and maintain construction schedules using MS Project.
  • HOA management including but not limited to quarterly meetings, budget analysis and improvements to the common open space. And other duties as assigned

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferably in civil engineering, building construction, construction management or equivalent experience
  • At least 7 years of experience in engineering, sitework construction, or homebuilder land development
  • Minimum of 4-5 years managing and completing land development projects for communities of 500-1200 units with amenities
  • Strong knowledge of site design, grading, drainage, stormwater, and utility design
  • Experience navigating permitting process with municipalities, counties, and agencies
  • Organized and detail oriented. Able to successfully multitask
  • Must have strong Excel skills and proficiency in MS Project, Word and Outlook
  • Ability to effectively draft presentations, articles, routine reports, proposals, and correspondence
  • Excellent project management, communication (written and verbal), and leadership skills
  • Demonstrated success in managing multiple tasks on time and meeting or exceeding quality standards, in fast-paced environments
  • Valid driver license and automobile required for site visits and attending meetings at various locations
  • Travel as necessary to events, meetings, partner and builder businesses, local and state government offices or to attend corporate or other meetings

Benefits:

  • Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401k program
  • 15 federal paid holidays per year, 2-3 floating holidays and 15 days of PTO.
  • 5 paid sick days.
  • Monthly Car and Cell Phone Allowance.
Posted 2025-09-10

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