Mid Level Land Development Manager Jobs
Mid level land development manager jobs call for professionals ready to own projects end to end, guide junior staff, and move sites from entitlement through construction with minimal oversight. Most openings run on-site or hybrid across Consulting & Professional Services, Food & Beverage, and Construction & Real Estate, with Kimley-Horn, CPH, and Bohler hiring at this level now.
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Description
CPH is a multi-disciplinary Engineering and Architecture firm that ranks in the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms by ENR Magazine. We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer, PE to join our dynamic and collaborative land development team in Florida!
The Senior Civil Engineer provides technical leadership and strategic direction for land development engineering design projects, guiding teams through all phases of the project lifecycle, from concept development to successful delivery. This role is responsible for ensuring projects meet client specifications, quality standards, budget requirements, and schedule commitments. Serving as both a hands-on contributor and a mentor, this position plays a key role in advancing technical excellence and strengthening the firm’s reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus!
Duties Include
- Leads and manages the design team during the conceptual and development phases of projects.
- Develops detailed action plans and resource estimates for labor, materials, and timelines required to successfully complete projects.
- Evaluates and selects vendors based on technical competence, capabilities, resources, and financial stability.
- Monitors project progress, comparing actual performance and costs against established estimates, and recommend adjustments as needed.
- Partners with the design team to revise and refine project plans in response to challenges or changing requirements.
- Prepares and presents regular project status reports, including progress, risks, and financial updates, to senior leadership.
- Reviews and analyzes existing equipment, facilities, systems, and processes to identify opportunities for efficiency, quality improvement, and cost reduction.
- Collaborates with operations teams to troubleshoot technical issues and implement effective solutions.
- Coordinate with project engineers across other locations to exchange knowledge, solutions, and best practices.
- Manage a staff of junior engineers and delegate work as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
- 5+ years of engineering experience with land development/site design projects
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida
- Experience with Civil 3D and ICPR
Compensation & Benefits
- Dependent upon experience.
- CPH offers Medical, Dental and Vision and Long-Term Disability with a quality insurance company.
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
- 401K, Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave.
About CPH
Description
CPH is a multi-disciplinary Engineering and Architecture firm that ranks in the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms by ENR Magazine. We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer, PE to join our dynamic and collaborative land development team in Florida!
The Senior Civil Engineer provides technical leadership and strategic direction for land development engineering design projects, guiding teams through all phases of the project lifecycle, from concept development to successful delivery. This role is responsible for ensuring projects meet client specifications, quality standards, budget requirements, and schedule commitments. Serving as both a hands-on contributor and a mentor, this position plays a key role in advancing technical excellence and strengthening the firm’s reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus!
Duties Include
- Leads and manages the design team during the conceptual and development phases of projects.
- Develops detailed action plans and resource estimates for labor, materials, and timelines required to successfully complete projects.
- Evaluates and selects vendors based on technical competence, capabilities, resources, and financial stability.
- Monitors project progress, comparing actual performance and costs against established estimates, and recommend adjustments as needed.
- Partners with the design team to revise and refine project plans in response to challenges or changing requirements.
- Prepares and presents regular project status reports, including progress, risks, and financial updates, to senior leadership.
- Reviews and analyzes existing equipment, facilities, systems, and processes to identify opportunities for efficiency, quality improvement, and cost reduction.
- Collaborates with operations teams to troubleshoot technical issues and implement effective solutions.
- Coordinate with project engineers across other locations to exchange knowledge, solutions, and best practices.
- Manage a staff of junior engineers and delegate work as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
- 5+ years of engineering experience with land development/site design projects
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida
- Experience with Civil 3D and ICPR
Compensation & Benefits
- Dependent upon experience.
- CPH offers Medical, Dental and Vision and Long-Term Disability with a quality insurance company.
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
- 401K, Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave.
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Mid Level Land Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level land development manager job?
Position your application around projects you owned independently, not just supported. Highlight your experience managing entitlements, coordinating with municipalities, and shepherding a site through engineering and permitting without daily supervision. Concrete outcomes matter most: lots delivered, timelines hit, agency approvals secured. Tailor your resume to show decision-making authority, not just task completion, and emphasize any cross-functional coordination you led.
Which companies hire mid level land development managers?
Companies hiring mid level land development managers right now include Kimley-Horn, CPH, and Bohler, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Regional homebuilders, national residential developers, and commercial real estate firms are the most active employers at this experience level.
Are there remote mid level land development manager jobs?
Yes, though most roles include on-site or field responsibilities. About 17% of mid level land development manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, typically covering project coordination, municipal communications, and report preparation. Roles tied to active site inspections or agency meetings generally require local presence.
How do I move up to a mid level land development manager role?
Moving from entry level into a mid level land development manager role requires building a record of increasingly independent project work. That means progressing from supporting entitlements to owning them, learning to read and redline civil plans, and developing direct relationships with planners and engineers. Demonstrating that you can carry a project through multiple phases without close supervision is what signals readiness for a mid level title.
Which industries hire the most mid level land development managers?
Mid Level land development manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Food & Beverage, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because active project pipelines require experienced managers who can shepherd sites through entitlement and infrastructure phases with limited oversight.