Director of Land Development Jobs
Director of Land Development jobs are open across residential homebuilding, commercial real estate, and land acquisition firms, at levels from senior manager to VP, with specializations in entitlements, subdivision planning, and due diligence. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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McBride Homes is Missouri's largest home builder, dedicated to creating quality homes and vibrant communities. We pride ourselves on innovation, sustainability, and exceptional customer service. Each year, McBride is responsible for developing over 1,000 homesites, and we're looking for talented individuals to join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of homebuilding in Missouri. This is an in-office position located in our state-of-the-art facility in Chesterfield Valley.
Top Reasons to Work with Us:
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus opportunity.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and 401(k) plan with matching contribution.
- State-of-the-art software and technology
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- A collaborative work environment that values innovation and teamwork.
- Hands-on experience and growth alongside industry experts.
Salary: $60,000 - $110,000 annually, depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in site planning and land development, including all aspects of due diligence.
- Support the development and review of feasibility, geotechnical, traffic, and environmental reports.
- Coordinate the design and review of plans for roadways and utilities for residential sites.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure projects meet quality standards and deadlines.
- Contribute to sustainable, efficient, and innovative development practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
- 2-4 years in land development or related fields.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Planswift.
- Strong time management, organizational, and communication skills.
Join us at McBride Homes where you'll build more than homes-you'll build a future!
McBride Homes is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
McBride Homes is Missouri's largest home builder, dedicated to creating quality homes and vibrant communities. We pride ourselves on innovation, sustainability, and exceptional customer service. Each year, McBride is responsible for developing over 1,000 homesites, and we're looking for talented individuals to join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of homebuilding in Missouri. This is an in-office position located in our state-of-the-art facility in Chesterfield Valley.
Top Reasons to Work with Us:
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus opportunity.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and 401(k) plan with matching contribution.
- State-of-the-art software and technology
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- A collaborative work environment that values innovation and teamwork.
- Hands-on experience and growth alongside industry experts.
Salary: $60,000 - $110,000 annually, depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in site planning and land development, including all aspects of due diligence.
- Support the development and review of feasibility, geotechnical, traffic, and environmental reports.
- Coordinate the design and review of plans for roadways and utilities for residential sites.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure projects meet quality standards and deadlines.
- Contribute to sustainable, efficient, and innovative development practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
- 2-4 years in land development or related fields.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Planswift.
- Strong time management, organizational, and communication skills.
Join us at McBride Homes where you'll build more than homes-you'll build a future!
McBride Homes is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
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Who's Hiring
- Bohler67
- Kimley-Horn58
- Atwell49
- VHB23
- LJA18
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services55
- Construction & Real Estate10
- Food & Beverage7
- Aerospace & Defense1
- Staffing & Recruiting1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of land development jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban planning, real estate, or a related field
- 7 or more years of land development or land acquisition experience
- Proven experience managing entitlement and permitting processes across multiple jurisdictions
- Proficiency with land acquisition software, feasibility models, and project scheduling tools
- Strong relationships with municipal planners, engineers, and local government officials
- Experience overseeing due diligence, site analysis, and development agreements from contract through close
Tips for Your Director of Land Development Job Search
Tailor your resume for entitlement complexity
Hiring teams for this role want to see the entitlement types you've navigated, such as rezoning, variances, or annexations. List the jurisdictions you've worked in and the approval timelines you managed, not just the acreage of projects.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of land development openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by builder tier and region
National homebuilders, regional private builders, and commercial developers each run land development differently. Filter your search by company type and geography, because entitlement processes in Texas or Florida differ sharply from those in California or the Pacific Northwest.
Quantify your due diligence outcomes on paper
Directors are expected to protect the company from bad land buys. Describe deals you killed, not just deals you closed. Showing you avoided a costly acquisition through thorough due diligence carries real weight with hiring committees at this level.
Prepare a jurisdiction fluency answer for interviews
Interviewers will probe how well you know local planning and zoning bodies. Walk through a specific municipality where you built relationships with staff and commissioners, the approval sequence you followed, and how you resolved a contested condition of approval.
Negotiate against a full project pipeline offer
When evaluating an offer, ask how many lots or parcels are currently in pre-entitlement versus under contract. A role with a thin pipeline puts your bonus at risk immediately. Use that context to negotiate base compensation or a signing component.
Director of Land Development Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of land developments?
Bohler, Kimley-Horn, and Atwell are hiring the most director of land developments right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to cluster around builders and developers with active land pipelines in high-growth residential and mixed-use markets.
How many director of land development jobs are remote?
About 55% of director of land development openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-dependent nature of the role. The sub-areas most likely to allow some remote flexibility are financial feasibility analysis, acquisition underwriting, and coordination with regional teams, while entitlement meetings and site walks remain on-location.
How do you become a director of land development?
Most directors come up through land acquisition, project management, or civil engineering roles and build toward the director title by owning entitlement processes end to end. You typically start by managing individual parcels or phases under a senior director, then take on full project accountability across jurisdictions, and eventually lead a team and a regional land pipeline. Earning a real estate license or a planning-related credential can accelerate the path.
Can you get hired as a director of land development without direct director experience?
Some candidates move into the director title from a senior land manager or land acquisition manager role, especially at smaller regional builders where the step up is more accessible. The key is demonstrating that you've personally carried a project through entitlement, managed external consultants, and presented land packages to executive teams for approval, even if your previous title didn't say director.
What does the director of land development interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four rounds. The first is a screening call with HR or a talent partner focused on your background and location. The second is a deep-dive interview with the VP of Land or a division president covering a specific deal you've managed from acquisition through entitlement. Later rounds often include a case study or feasibility review and a panel with finance or operations leadership.
Where can I find and apply to director of land development jobs?
You can find and apply to director of land development jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your region, project type, and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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