Land Development Manager Jobs
Land Development Manager jobs are open across residential homebuilding, commercial real estate, and civil engineering firms, from project coordinator to director level, with specializations in entitlements, land acquisition, and subdivision planning. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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E2 Project Management LLC (E2PM) is a small-business enterprise (SBE) firm headquartered in Rockaway, NJ, providing multidisciplinary engineering, environmental, construction management, natural and cultural resource management, land surveying, land development, site planning, utility, and infrastructure services throughout New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
E2PM is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to lead and grow the Land Development team. This is a leadership position responsible for managing land development projects while providing direction, technical oversight, mentoring, and day-to-day leadership to a team of engineers and technical staff. The successful candidate will work closely with E2PM’s multidisciplinary engineering, environmental, surveying, planning, and construction professionals to deliver high-quality projects for our clients. The ideal candidate will be an experienced leader who is prepared to take ownership of the Land Development team from the start.
The Land Development Manager will oversee projects from initial concept and feasibility through design, permitting, municipal approvals, construction, and closeout. The position will also have responsibility for staff coordination and development, client relationships, project budgets and schedules, quality control, and continued growth of E2PM’s Land Development services. This individual should have strong technical knowledge of civil/site development and New Jersey land use regulations, combined with the ability to manage multiple projects, delegate effectively, mentor staff, communicate with clients and regulatory agencies, and make sound project and technical decisions. The candidate should be comfortable taking a leadership role in client meetings, municipal approvals, project planning, and internal team coordination.
A New Jersey Professional Engineer (PE) license is strongly preferred; equivalent experience and qualifications will be considered. Candidates should have demonstrated experience managing land development projects in New Jersey, including residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and/or infrastructure projects.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Lead and manage the Land Development team, providing direction, workload coordination, technical guidance, mentoring, and professional development to engineering and technical staff.
· Manage multiple land development and civil engineering projects from initial concept and feasibility through design, permitting, municipal approvals, construction, and project closeout.
· Serve as a primary client contact, maintaining strong client relationships and effectively communicating project scope, schedules, budgets, and technical issues.
· Oversee civil/site development design and quality control, including site layout, grading, drainage, utilities, roadway improvements, erosion and sediment control, and stormwater management.
· Represent E2PM at Planning and Zoning Board meetings, pre-application meetings, regulatory meetings, and client meetings as required.
· Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, scopes, and financial performance, including proposals, fee estimates, invoicing, and monitoring project profitability.
· Participate in site visits, field investigations, construction observations, and construction-phase support.
· Maintain high standards of technical quality, client service, teamwork, and professional accountability across the Land Development group.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
· Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
· 10+ years of experience in land development, civil engineering design, and project/program management.
· NJ PE license preferred; equivalent experience / qualifications will be considered.
· Demonstrated experience with residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, municipal, and/or infrastructure-related land development projects.
· Strong understanding of New Jersey land use, zoning, permitting, and municipal approval processes.
· Experience preparing and/or managing NJDEP, NJDOT, Soil Conservation District, county, and municipal permit applications and approvals.
· Experience participating in or presenting projects before municipal Planning Boards and Zoning Boards and coordinating with municipal engineers, planners, and other regulatory officials.
· Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D and familiarity with engineering design and project management software.
· Experience with stormwater modeling programs such as HydroCAD and/or similar hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software preferred.
· Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Pay: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in land development manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban planning, or a related field
- 5 or more years of experience managing land entitlement and permitting processes
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting civil engineering plans and plat maps
- Demonstrated experience coordinating with local planning, zoning, and public works agencies
- Strong knowledge of subdivision regulations, environmental review processes, and grading concepts
- Proficiency with project management tools and GIS or mapping software
Tips for Your Land Development Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to entitlement cycles
Hiring managers scan for how you moved a project through zoning, environmental review, and municipal approvals. Spell out each phase you owned and name the specific jurisdictions, not just the project type or acreage.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists land development manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your agency relationship experience
Many postings screen for candidates who have worked directly with planning commissions and public works departments. Name the agencies you have negotiated conditions of approval with, because that specificity sets you apart from generalist project managers.
Target postings by land use type
Residential subdivision, master-planned community, and mixed-use infill roles require different regulatory skill sets. Filter openings by those terms so your application history matches the entitlement track the employer actually needs.
Prepare a deal-sheet for interviews
Bring a one-page summary of projects showing acreage, unit count, approval timeline, and your specific role at each stage. Interviewers for land development manager positions almost always ask you to walk through a deal from land contract to final plat.
Negotiate start date around project calendars
If you are mid-entitlement on a current project, raise that in final-round conversations rather than after an offer. Employers in land development understand project continuity and will usually accommodate a longer notice period if you frame it around protecting their pipeline.
Land Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most land development managers?
The companies hiring the most land development managers right now include Bohler, Kimley-Horn, and Atwell, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. National homebuilders and large civil engineering firms consistently account for the highest volume of postings.
How many land development manager jobs are remote?
About 56% of land development manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how site-dependent most of the role is. Functions like entitlement coordination, agency correspondence, and budget reporting are more likely to be performed remotely, while site walks, contractor meetings, and municipal hearings typically require in-person presence.
How do you become a land development manager?
Most land development managers start in a related role such as project engineer, land planner, or entitlement coordinator, then build experience managing individual approval phases before taking on full project oversight. A degree in civil engineering, urban planning, or construction management provides the technical foundation, and working closely with public agencies on zoning and infrastructure approvals accelerates the transition into a management role.
Can you get hired as a land development manager without direct experience?
Getting hired at the manager level without prior land development experience is difficult, but candidates who have managed entitlements or municipal approvals in adjacent roles such as civil engineering project management, real estate development, or municipal planning can make a strong case. Demonstrating that you have owned a project through a discretionary approval process, even in a supporting capacity, is often more persuasive than tenure alone.
What does the land development manager interview process look like?
Most employers conduct two to three rounds, starting with a recruiter or HR screen focused on background and compensation expectations. The second round typically involves a hiring manager or VP of Land who will ask you to walk through a specific project from site control through final plat, including how you handled agency pushback or design changes. Final rounds may include a panel with engineering, acquisitions, or operations leadership.
Where can I find and apply to land development manager jobs?
You can find and apply to land development manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles that fit your experience in entitlements, land acquisition, or subdivision management and apply directly to each listing that matches your background.
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