Land Development Manager

About the role

Join a real estate investment and development organization whose portfolio spans downtown office properties, residential and master-planned land projects, retail and industrial assets, and significant land holdings. This position will manage a major mixed-use development effort that includes both residential and commercial components. The role is centered on Kiawah Island/Charleston, South Carolina, with occasional travel to the company headquarters in Richmond, Virginia.

What you’ll do

• Take ownership of daily coordination across land development and the vertical construction of commercial and amenity structures.
• Handle land disposition and commercial leasing workstreams.
• Guide sales and marketing initiatives supporting builder home sales.
• Keep project costs under control and ensure timelines stay on track.
• Recruit builder partners and negotiate lot agreements.
• Run the bidding process end to end, including bid solicitations, analysis, comparison, and contract awards.
• Help navigate site plan approvals and permitting challenges with local municipalities.
• Work with private utility providers such as electric, data/fiber, and natural gas companies.
• Monitor compliance with environmental permits and related obligations.
• Track punch lists and support street acceptance and other sign-offs from local or state agencies.
• Manage issuance and reduction of letters of credit tied to completion bonds.
• Share project progress and updates with key stakeholders.
• Build project budgets and monitor differences against plan.
• Support the preparation of marketing and branding materials for the project.

What we’re looking for

• At least 7 years of experience in real estate development, land development, or construction; experience with planned communities is a plus.
• A bachelor’s degree in real estate, civil engineering, construction, architecture, business, or comparable experience.
• A master’s degree in business or real estate is preferred.
• Strong capability in project management and leading teams.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and civil design documents.
• Well-developed negotiation skills.
• Broad knowledge of the real estate development lifecycle.
• Comfort using Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project.
• Excellent organization and the confidence to manage discussions with contractors and municipal staff.
• Self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.

Additional information

The hiring team may use AI-based tools during parts of the recruitment workflow, including resume review and response analysis. These tools support recruiters but do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring outcomes are made by people. If you want details about how your information is handled, you may contact the employer directly.