Senior Level Land Development Manager Jobs
Senior level land development manager jobs put experienced professionals in charge of guiding complex projects from entitlement through final approval, owning outcomes across full project lifecycles, and leading the engineers, planners, and consultants who execute the work. Most openings are on-site or hybrid, concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Food & Beverage, with VHB, Bohler, and Kimley-Horn hiring at this level now.
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The Assistant Project Manager will assist the Project Manager with technical and administrative direction, supervision of projects, aspects of project management, leadership, profitability, and client management for the project design team. Responsibilities include accountability to Project Manager in the areas of project management, financial performance, preparation of technical proposals and invoices, monitoring of project budgets, staff supervision, scheduling of key projects, and responsibility for the design tasks associated with civil engineering projects. The Assistant Project Manager will work within Autocad and alongside existing office staff and senior management to successfully complete projects within established budgets and deadlines.
Join our Civil/Site team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether facilitating a large warehousing complex, all-star sporting arena, residential development, or planning a mixed-use establishment in a downtown business district, joining Colliers Engineering & Design will accelerate YOUR success!
- Assist in preparation of effective work plans and man-hour budgets for approval by supervisor.
- Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy client.
- Oversee the work and productivity on assigned projects.
- Strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, and schedule of deliverables.
- Participate in or hold team meetings ensuring procedures governing the review and approval of projects are followed prior to submission of completed work.
- Negotiate with clients on any scope changes relative to project budgets and schedules subject to supervisor's approval.
- Ensure all project work is performed and completed in accordance with QA/QC standards, systems and procedures as designated for project.
- Coordinate and communicate effectively with all employees involved in the project to ensure high utilization rates (i.e. Project team meeting).
- Review monthly man-hour and cost reports to ensure projects are being completed at the pre-established goal.
- Assist with mentoring junior staff in learning sound technical and business practices and enhancing corporate objectives.
- Assist with the preparation for public hearings, meetings and any other presentations related to his/her projects.
- Works efficiently with the Billing Department to authorize and transmit bills to client. Follows up with clients for timely payments.
- Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs.
- May oversee the activities of assigned staff, including but not limited to timesheet review and approval, performance evaluation and daily supervision.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- 8+ years of Land Development Design.
- Experience in Residential, Commercial, & Industrial.
- PE preferred.
- Knowledge of local city, county and state land use processes and regulations.
- Proficiency in technical skills in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analyses, grading and other site development related designs.
- Demonstrated Civil 3D skills with the ability to design site layouts concept through completion.
- Ability to interact well with coworkers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities.
- Ability to work independently, as well as, in a team environment.
- Construction oversight experience a plus.
- Dedicated, responsive, and organized.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
The Assistant Project Manager will assist the Project Manager with technical and administrative direction, supervision of projects, aspects of project management, leadership, profitability, and client management for the project design team. Responsibilities include accountability to Project Manager in the areas of project management, financial performance, preparation of technical proposals and invoices, monitoring of project budgets, staff supervision, scheduling of key projects, and responsibility for the design tasks associated with civil engineering projects. The Assistant Project Manager will work within Autocad and alongside existing office staff and senior management to successfully complete projects within established budgets and deadlines.
Join our Civil/Site team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether facilitating a large warehousing complex, all-star sporting arena, residential development, or planning a mixed-use establishment in a downtown business district, joining Colliers Engineering & Design will accelerate YOUR success!
- Assist in preparation of effective work plans and man-hour budgets for approval by supervisor.
- Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy client.
- Oversee the work and productivity on assigned projects.
- Strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, and schedule of deliverables.
- Participate in or hold team meetings ensuring procedures governing the review and approval of projects are followed prior to submission of completed work.
- Negotiate with clients on any scope changes relative to project budgets and schedules subject to supervisor's approval.
- Ensure all project work is performed and completed in accordance with QA/QC standards, systems and procedures as designated for project.
- Coordinate and communicate effectively with all employees involved in the project to ensure high utilization rates (i.e. Project team meeting).
- Review monthly man-hour and cost reports to ensure projects are being completed at the pre-established goal.
- Assist with mentoring junior staff in learning sound technical and business practices and enhancing corporate objectives.
- Assist with the preparation for public hearings, meetings and any other presentations related to his/her projects.
- Works efficiently with the Billing Department to authorize and transmit bills to client. Follows up with clients for timely payments.
- Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs.
- May oversee the activities of assigned staff, including but not limited to timesheet review and approval, performance evaluation and daily supervision.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- 8+ years of Land Development Design.
- Experience in Residential, Commercial, & Industrial.
- PE preferred.
- Knowledge of local city, county and state land use processes and regulations.
- Proficiency in technical skills in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analyses, grading and other site development related designs.
- Demonstrated Civil 3D skills with the ability to design site layouts concept through completion.
- Ability to interact well with coworkers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities.
- Ability to work independently, as well as, in a team environment.
- Construction oversight experience a plus.
- Dedicated, responsive, and organized.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
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Senior Level Land Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level land development manager job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned projects end to end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating that you have navigated entitlement, managed consultant teams, and delivered subdivisions or master-planned communities on schedule carries the most weight. A portfolio of completed projects, proficiency with civil design software, and evidence of mentoring junior staff all sharpen a candidacy at the senior stage.
Which companies hire senior level land development managers?
Companies hiring senior level land development managers right now include VHB, Bohler, and Kimley-Horn, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from national and regional homebuilders, large commercial developers, and civil engineering firms managing complex subdivision and infrastructure programs.
Are there remote senior level land development manager jobs?
Yes, though most roles require significant on-site presence given the nature of land entitlement and construction oversight. About 23% of senior level land development manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be with larger organizations where portfolio oversight and cross-team coordination can be handled offsite between site visits.
What makes a land development manager role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by full project ownership, the authority to make decisions across entitlement, permitting, and construction, and direct accountability for budgets, timelines, and regulatory outcomes. Candidates are also expected to lead or mentor project managers and coordinators, represent the company with public agencies and community stakeholders, and shape departmental processes rather than simply follow them.
Which industries hire the most senior level land development managers?
Senior 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 the most hiring because they manage large-scale residential, mixed-use, and infrastructure development pipelines that require experienced professionals to coordinate entitlement, agency approvals, and construction across multiple active projects simultaneously.