Entry Level Land Development Manager Jobs
New grad land development manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a portfolio of site planning and entitlement projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Food & Beverage, with employers like Bohler, Kimley-Horn, and Wallace Design Collective hiring at this level now.
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- The person selected for this role will perform site development engineering and project management tasks for a variety of projects
- They will complete site civil design, permitting, and applicable software applications including hydrology modeling program, storm drainage programs, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D
- Projects will include a variety of land development site designs
- In addition to strong technical experience, other responsibilities will include research, coordination, project management, staff management, cost estimating, permitting for land disturbance and preparation of bid packages as well as technical specifications
- As a critical member of the team, you will perform a variety of engineering tasks and will receive both on-the-job and formal training as well as mentorship and exposure to plan production, project financials, and client interactions
- 2+ years experience with a civil engineering design firm
- Bachelors or Masters from an ABET accredited university in the field of Civil Engineering
- "Engineer-In-Training" or "Engineering Intern" certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
- Detail-oriented with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
- Ability to work independently and as a team
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
- The person selected for this role will perform site development engineering and project management tasks for a variety of projects
- They will complete site civil design, permitting, and applicable software applications including hydrology modeling program, storm drainage programs, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D
- Projects will include a variety of land development site designs
- In addition to strong technical experience, other responsibilities will include research, coordination, project management, staff management, cost estimating, permitting for land disturbance and preparation of bid packages as well as technical specifications
- As a critical member of the team, you will perform a variety of engineering tasks and will receive both on-the-job and formal training as well as mentorship and exposure to plan production, project financials, and client interactions
- 2+ years experience with a civil engineering design firm
- Bachelors or Masters from an ABET accredited university in the field of Civil Engineering
- "Engineer-In-Training" or "Engineering Intern" certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
- Detail-oriented with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
- Ability to work independently and as a team
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
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Entry Level Land Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level land development manager job?
Start by building hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, or junior roles at civil engineering firms, home builders, or land planning consultancies. Employers at this level look for familiarity with site planning software, an understanding of entitlement and permitting processes, and exposure to due diligence or feasibility work. A portfolio showing real projects, even academic ones, gives you a concrete edge over candidates who only have coursework to show.
Which companies hire entry level land development managers?
Companies hiring entry level land development managers right now include Bohler, Kimley-Horn, and Wallace Design Collective, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from regional home builders, national land developers, civil engineering consultancies, and municipal planning departments that maintain structured entry level pipelines for new graduates and junior candidates.
Are there remote entry level land development manager jobs?
Yes, though most positions at this level involve significant on-site work. About 0% of entry level land development manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be roles focused on research, feasibility analysis, or project coordination rather than active field oversight. Hybrid arrangements are more common at larger firms with established remote work policies.
Are these new grad land development manager jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior land development manager roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or co-ops in lieu of full-time history, or values a portfolio of planning and development projects over a lengthy resume. Many entry level postings in this field also open to candidates completing degrees in urban planning, civil engineering, or real estate development.
Which industries hire the most entry level land development managers?
Entry Level land development manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive junior hiring because they maintain active acquisition and entitlement pipelines that require dedicated staff to support site analysis, permitting coordination, and project tracking from the earliest stages of development.