VP of Land Development
Core
Overseeing field operations and personnel for the land development department, managing projects from permit approval through construction and community turnover.
Role type
VP of Land Development
Builds
Residential communities and land development projects
Domain
Real Estate / Homebuilding / Civil Engineering
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Land development management, civil engineering plan review, budgeting and scheduling, contract negotiation, entitlement process management, site improvement bidding, value engineering, environmental compliance (NPDES/SWPPP), team leadership, stakeholder management with agencies
Preferred skills
HOA management, advanced computer literacy (spreadsheets, project scheduling)
Technologies
Project scheduling software, spreadsheet analysis tools
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and manage the land development team to ensure top performance; oversee projects from permit approvals through construction and final certification; manage field personnel and coordinate with Project Managers; handle site improvement bidding, contract negotiations, and value engineering; ensure compliance with environmental studies, geotechnical reports, and permit regulations; resolve issues with governing agencies; manage cash flow and bond maintenance.
Seniority
Executive (VP), strategic leadership with hands-on oversight
