Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Residential Land Development Project Manager to oversee the planning, entitlement, engineering, permitting, and construction of residential subdivisions.
This position will be responsible for managing land development projects from initial site planning and rezoning through infrastructure construction, final inspections, and completion of subdivision lots ready for home construction.
The ideal candidate will have experience in residential land development, civil engineering, construction management, or a related field. This individual must be comfortable coordinating engineering consultants, government agencies, utility providers, and contractors while maintaining project schedules, budgets, and development objectives. Open to Full-Time or Part-Time employment.
Key Responsibilities
Land Planning, Rezoning & Entitlements
- Lead and coordinate the rezoning and land entitlement process with county and local government officials.
- Work closely with civil engineering consultants to develop subdivision layouts, preliminary plans, and final development plans.
- Coordinate applications, submissions, and presentations associated with rezoning, special use permits, subdivision approvals, and other required land-use approvals.
- Attend planning commission, board of supervisors, and other public meetings as necessary.
- Evaluate development requirements, zoning regulations, subdivision ordinances, and potential project constraints.
- Coordinate with consultants to optimize lot layouts, road configurations, utility corridors, and overall development efficiency.
Engineering & Design Oversight
- Serve as the primary point of contact with civil engineering consultants throughout the design process.
- Monitor engineering progress, design deliverables, schedules, and budgets.
- Oversee the coordination of subdivision grading, stormwater management, drainage, erosion and sediment control, roadway design, and utility infrastructure.
- Coordinate water, sanitary sewer, electric, telecommunications, and other utility planning with appropriate providers.
- Manage traffic impact studies and coordinate required improvements with transportation agencies.
- Review engineering plans for consistency with development objectives, constructability, cost considerations, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate surveys, geotechnical investigations, environmental studies, and other technical services as needed.
Permitting & Regulatory Approvals
- Manage the process of obtaining required permits and approvals for subdivision infrastructure construction.
- Coordinate with county departments, state transportation agencies, environmental regulators, and utility authorities.
- Track permit applications, review comments, approval conditions, and submission deadlines.
- Ensure necessary approvals are obtained before construction activities begin.
- Coordinate with consultants to resolve regulatory issues and maintain project momentum.
Construction Management
- Oversee construction of subdivision infrastructure, including roads, grading, stormwater facilities, water and sewer systems, and related improvements.
- Coordinate bidding, contractor selection, contract administration, and construction scheduling.
- Manage relationships with site contractors, utility contractors, inspectors, engineers, and government representatives.
- Monitor construction progress, quality, costs, and adherence to approved plans and specifications.
- Review contractor payment applications, change orders, and construction-related expenditures.
- Identify and resolve construction challenges to minimize delays and additional costs.
- Coordinate required inspections, testing, and acceptance of completed infrastructure.
Project Closeout & Lot Delivery
- Manage preparation and submission of record drawings (as-built plans) and final project documentation.
- Coordinate final inspections and approval of completed roads, utilities, and stormwater facilities.
- Oversee infrastructure acceptance and dedication to the appropriate public agencies or utility authorities, where applicable.
- Coordinate completion of subdivision plats, final approvals, and lot recordation.
- Ensure completed lots satisfy applicable requirements for sale or residential construction.
- Maintain organized project records, permits, approvals, contracts, and correspondence.
Project Management & Reporting
- Develop and maintain overall project schedules, budgets, and milestone tracking.
- Provide regular progress reports to company leadership.
- Identify project risks, permitting delays, budget concerns, and scheduling challenges.
- Coordinate communication between property owners, developers, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
- Recommend strategies to improve development efficiency, control costs, and maximize the value of residential lots.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Experience in land development, residential subdivision development, civil engineering, construction management, or a closely related field.
- Working knowledge of the land development process, including zoning, engineering design, permitting, and construction.
- Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
- Experience reviewing civil engineering plans, development schedules, and construction budgets.
- Ability to independently manage projects, anticipate challenges, and drive tasks to completion.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and project scheduling tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Land Planning, Real Estate Development, or a related discipline.
- Five or more years of relevant experience in land development or infrastructure construction.
- Experience with residential subdivision development in Virginia.
- Familiarity with county rezoning and subdivision approval processes.
- Knowledge of VDOT requirements, Virginia DEQ permitting, stormwater management regulations, and local utility authority procedures.
- Experience with construction bidding, contractor management, and infrastructure acceptance processes.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD/Civil 3D plans and construction drawings.
- Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), or other related credentials are beneficial but not required.
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented professional who understands how to move a residential development project from concept to completed building lots.
We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the entire development process, coordinate the technical experts, navigate governmental approvals, maintain project schedules, and ensure infrastructure is constructed properly and efficiently.
This is a hands-on project management position that requires both office-based coordination and regular visits to project sites, government offices, and construction locations.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to lead residential development projects from initial planning through completion.
- Direct involvement in important development decisions and project execution.
- Collaborative working relationships with engineering consultants, contractors, and company leadership.
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
- Opportunity for professional growth as the company's development portfolio expands.
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