Land Development Project Manager

Land Development Project Manager | Production Homebuilding
Horizontal Infrastructure | Design & Entitlements Support | Field Ops & Lot Delivery

A production home builder is seeking a Land Development Project Manager to drive new communities from feasibility through finished‑lot turnover. This role coordinates consultants, agencies, utilities, and trade partners while owning schedule, budget, and quality across multiple projects.

• Manage LD projects from feasibility/due diligence through construction and dedication/turnover.
• Oversee daily field operations: grading, wet/dry utilities, paving, landscape/hardscape; verify progress and completion.
• Build and maintain project schedules; hit targets for pave, model/production starts, occupancy, first closings, and bond exonerations.
• Lead value engineering and support entitlement efforts; participate in design reviews.
• Prepare bid scopes/RFPs, run bid solicitations and leveling, negotiate awards, and execute contracts/agreements.
• Coordinate and direct civil, joint trench, landscape, and utility consultants to align deliverables and dates.
• Track and report bonds/COIs; manage timelines for bond reduction/exoneration.
• Draft and process RFIs, vendor agreements, and invoices with accurate coding.
• Build initial budgets/cost projections; monitor actuals, variances, and cash flow.
• Collect weekly community reports; communicate risks, field challenges, and recovery plans.
• Implement and monitor SWPPP measures throughout the project.
• Interface with agencies/inspectors/HOAs for permits, approvals, and closeouts; support HOA document prep.
• Coordinate utility loads and service (power, gas, water, sewer, telecom).
• Support acquisitions with feasibility and due diligence packages; maintain organized project files and reports.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• 4+ years managing heavy‑civil/land development for residential (SF/MF/mixed‑use) at the field level.
• Strong grasp of means/methods for grading, undergrounds, paving, and site improvements.
• Advanced ability to read blueprints, grading/improvement/landscape plans; perform quantities/take‑offs and build accurate budgets.
• Proficient with project scheduling (MS Project or CPM), Excel, and LD tracking/reporting; CAD/Adobe a plus.
• Skilled in trade negotiation, vendor management, and multi‑project coordination; detail‑driven with strong follow‑through.
• Excellent written/verbal communication; able to identify risks and drive solutions across stakeholders.
• Valid CA driver’s license and reliable transportation; travel to jobsites as needed.
• PM certification preferred.

If you’re a results‑driven land development professional who delivers finished lots on time and ready for vertical construction, we’d love to connect.