Land Manager Jobs
Land Manager jobs are open across energy, oil and gas, agriculture, timber, and conservation organizations, covering specializations in mineral rights, right-of-way, and resource acquisition, from entry-level land technician to senior and director-level positions. 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 manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, law, natural resources, or a related field
- Experience negotiating and drafting oil and gas or surface-use agreements
- Proficiency with land management software such as Quorum or WolfePak
- Knowledge of title examination, curative processes, and mineral ownership research
- Registered Professional Landman (RPL) or Registered Landman (RL) certification preferred
- Familiarity with right-of-way acquisition, permitting, and regulatory compliance
Tips for Your Land Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to lease types
Highlight the specific lease and contract types you've negotiated, whether oil and gas, surface rights, or timber. Recruiters scan for terms like fee acquisition, right-of-way, or mineral title, so match your language to the posting you're targeting.
Get your RPL or RPA certification
The Registered Professional Landman credential from the American Association of Professional Landmen signals you've met an industry standard. Many mid-to-senior postings list it as preferred, and holding it puts your application ahead of candidates with comparable field experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists land manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by resource type, not just title
Postings for your target work often appear under titles like land representative, right-of-way agent, or acquisition specialist. Searching those variations alongside land manager surfaces openings that match your skill set but would otherwise go unnoticed in a narrow title search.
Prepare a curative title question answer
Interviewers frequently test your approach to title defects and curative work, especially in oil and gas. Walk through a specific example where you identified a gap in chain of title and resolved it, naming the instrument type and outcome rather than speaking in generalities.
Negotiate by citing comparable projects
When discussing compensation, reference the complexity and acreage scale of deals you've closed rather than relying solely on title or years of experience. Demonstrating that you've managed high-value or contested tracts strengthens your position in salary conversations.
Land Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most land managers?
Atwell, Bohler, and VHB are hiring the most land managers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to follow energy development cycles, so hiring volume in a given state often reflects active drilling or pipeline projects in that region.
How many land manager jobs are remote?
About 63% of land manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote-eligible roles concentrated in title research, lease administration, and GIS-focused positions. Field-heavy roles involving physical inspections, stakeholder negotiations on-site, or active acquisition in a specific basin are almost always required to be on location.
How do you become a land manager?
Start with a degree in business, natural resources, law, or energy management, then gain field exposure through a land technician or land representative role where you handle lease files, run title, and support negotiations. Building proficiency in land management software and earning a Registered Landman credential through the American Association of Professional Landmen strengthens your path into a management position.
Can you get hired as a land manager with little experience?
Entry-level candidates typically break in as land technicians or land representatives rather than managers, handling title research, lease data entry, and document preparation under senior staff. Demonstrating knowledge of land software, completing coursework in oil and gas law or real property, and pursuing your Registered Landman credential early signals to employers that you're committed to the profession even before you have extensive field hours.
What does the land manager interview process look like?
Most processes start with a phone or video screen focused on your background in lease negotiations or title work, followed by a technical interview where you may be asked to walk through how you'd handle a title defect or a contested right-of-way situation. Final rounds often include a panel with legal, engineering, or operations stakeholders, since land managers work closely with those functions on active projects.
Where can I find and apply to land manager jobs?
You can find and apply to land manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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