Vice President of Land Development Jobs
Vice President of Land Development jobs are open across residential homebuilding, commercial real estate, and master-planned community development, at levels from director to executive vice president, with specializations in entitlement management, land acquisition strategy, and subdivision planning. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Associate Vice President, Land Surveying
Reports to: Vice President, Land Surveying
About Allworld Project Management (AWPM):
AWPM is an award-winning Engineering & Construction Project Management Firm on a mission “to exceed client's expectations by delivering value added solutions one task at a time”. Since 2010 AWPM has served public and private clients by providing a wide range of Skilled professionals including licensed engineers, project managers, GIS technicians, inspectors and surveyors. Our service areas are Water Resources, Construction Services, Geographical Information Services, General Project Management, and Land Survey. We are looking to add an Associate Vice President, Land Surveying to our dynamic team. AWPM is based in Downtown Memphis, TN, with offices in Atlanta, GA., and Birmingham, AL. This position is full-time in Nashville, TN.
Benefits:
- Health insurance (100% Employer Covered)
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) and employer contribution
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off which increases with longevity
- Standard 10% Bonus Compensation
- 60 Paid Hours to pursue Professional Development
Introduction:
Do you thrive in environments where precision, structure, and analytical thinking are key to success? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our Associate Vice President, Land Surveying role.
Position Summary:
Essential functions:
- Develop and maintain AWPM standards to ensure that the company is up-to-date with Land Surveying knowledge and practices which affect activities to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness of work.
- Provide coordination to ensure that projects are performed efficiently to minimize rework and offset potential scheduling conflicts.
- Maintain current knowledge of trends and developments in the Surveying field and transfer this information to the team. Evaluate new/emerging technologies and how they might be of use to AWPM and AWPM's clients.
- Maintain a high-quality level of work product by developing and following AWPM quality control procedures such as project manager checklists, design checklists and CAD standards. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining the Survey Department's technical Quality Assurance and Quality Control process.
- Consult with clients in the development of contracts and preparation of proposals.
- Report progress to clients, AWPM management and, when assigned, to an AWPM project lead.
- Assist with reviewing all final drafting of survey maps or plats and sign/seal all documents when required.
- Develop and train departmental staff in surveying related tasks, including field practices and office technical duties. Review field data to ensure completeness.
Qualifications:
- Education- High School diploma required.
- Licenses- Registered Licensed Surveyor (RLS) in the State of Tennessee is required. Registered Land Surveyor in the State of Alabama is a plus.
- Experience- Minimum of 7 years of Land Surveying experience and at least three years of experience as Licensed Surveyor.
Competencies:- Strong technical writing and presentation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be an effective manager of people and must establish and maintain a satisfactory relationship with other principals, company personnel, clients and other consultants
- Knowledge of computer applications and functions including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, GIS, CAD, and other related software.
- Demonstrated experience in project/phase management for large-scale private sector survey projects.
- Technical knowledge of required surveying software programs
- Understanding of land surveying processes used in drafting for a surveying department.
- Must be able to work in a cross-functional team environment as well as independently.
- Ability to excel in a detail-oriented environment with a high level of accuracy.
ALLWORLD is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future for our teams, customers, partners, and the communities that we serve. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check and credit and DMV check.
Associate Vice President, Land Surveying
Reports to: Vice President, Land Surveying
About Allworld Project Management (AWPM):
AWPM is an award-winning Engineering & Construction Project Management Firm on a mission “to exceed client's expectations by delivering value added solutions one task at a time”. Since 2010 AWPM has served public and private clients by providing a wide range of Skilled professionals including licensed engineers, project managers, GIS technicians, inspectors and surveyors. Our service areas are Water Resources, Construction Services, Geographical Information Services, General Project Management, and Land Survey. We are looking to add an Associate Vice President, Land Surveying to our dynamic team. AWPM is based in Downtown Memphis, TN, with offices in Atlanta, GA., and Birmingham, AL. This position is full-time in Nashville, TN.
Benefits:
- Health insurance (100% Employer Covered)
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) and employer contribution
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off which increases with longevity
- Standard 10% Bonus Compensation
- 60 Paid Hours to pursue Professional Development
Introduction:
Do you thrive in environments where precision, structure, and analytical thinking are key to success? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our Associate Vice President, Land Surveying role.
Position Summary:
Essential functions:
- Develop and maintain AWPM standards to ensure that the company is up-to-date with Land Surveying knowledge and practices which affect activities to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness of work.
- Provide coordination to ensure that projects are performed efficiently to minimize rework and offset potential scheduling conflicts.
- Maintain current knowledge of trends and developments in the Surveying field and transfer this information to the team. Evaluate new/emerging technologies and how they might be of use to AWPM and AWPM's clients.
- Maintain a high-quality level of work product by developing and following AWPM quality control procedures such as project manager checklists, design checklists and CAD standards. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining the Survey Department's technical Quality Assurance and Quality Control process.
- Consult with clients in the development of contracts and preparation of proposals.
- Report progress to clients, AWPM management and, when assigned, to an AWPM project lead.
- Assist with reviewing all final drafting of survey maps or plats and sign/seal all documents when required.
- Develop and train departmental staff in surveying related tasks, including field practices and office technical duties. Review field data to ensure completeness.
Qualifications:
- Education- High School diploma required.
- Licenses- Registered Licensed Surveyor (RLS) in the State of Tennessee is required. Registered Land Surveyor in the State of Alabama is a plus.
- Experience- Minimum of 7 years of Land Surveying experience and at least three years of experience as Licensed Surveyor.
Competencies:- Strong technical writing and presentation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be an effective manager of people and must establish and maintain a satisfactory relationship with other principals, company personnel, clients and other consultants
- Knowledge of computer applications and functions including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, GIS, CAD, and other related software.
- Demonstrated experience in project/phase management for large-scale private sector survey projects.
- Technical knowledge of required surveying software programs
- Understanding of land surveying processes used in drafting for a surveying department.
- Must be able to work in a cross-functional team environment as well as independently.
- Ability to excel in a detail-oriented environment with a high level of accuracy.
ALLWORLD is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future for our teams, customers, partners, and the communities that we serve. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check and credit and DMV check.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in vice president of land development jobs.
- 10 or more years of residential or commercial land development experience, including leadership responsibility
- Demonstrated experience managing entitlement processes, zoning applications, and municipal approvals
- Proficiency with land acquisition underwriting, pro forma modeling, and due diligence workflows
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban planning, real estate, or a related field
- Experience overseeing cross-functional teams including engineers, planners, attorneys, and contractors
- Familiarity with subdivision platting, development agreements, and infrastructure coordination
Tips for Your Vice President of Land Development Job Search
Quantify your entitlement wins concretely
Hiring managers for this role want to see lot counts, acreage entitled, and municipal approval timelines you personally drove. Replace vague ownership language with specific outcomes: communities approved, units delivered, and years from raw land to vertical construction.
Tailor your resume to builder type
A national production homebuilder and a private land fund evaluate VPs differently. Emphasize due diligence, IRR modeling, and equity structures when targeting investors, and shift to divisional P&L, absorption forecasting, and community count when targeting volume builders.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists vice president of land development openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job titles beyond the obvious
Many companies post this function under VP of Acquisitions, VP of Community Development, or VP of Entitlements. Search those variants alongside the standard title so you don't miss openings that match your experience exactly.
Prepare a land pipeline case study
Bring a one-page deal summary to interviews showing a project from initial site control through final lot delivery. Walk through your decision logic at each gate, the obstacles you resolved with municipalities or engineers, and the financial outcome.
Negotiate relocation terms before accepting
VP of land development roles are frequently tied to a specific growth market, and relocation packages vary widely by company. Clarify cost-of-living adjustments, temporary housing allowances, and territory reassignment policies before you sign, not after your first week.
Vice President of Land Development Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most vice president of land developments?
Poulos & Bennett, K. Hovnanian Companies, and AMH are hiring the most vice president of land developments right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Texas, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to cluster around high-growth suburban markets where new community pipelines are actively expanding.
How many vice president of land development jobs are remote?
About 50% of vice president of land development openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the site-dependent nature of most land development work. Functions like acquisition underwriting, strategic planning, and capital allocation are most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements, while entitlement management and field coordination typically require in-market presence.
How do you become a vice president of land development?
Most vice presidents of land development build toward the role by starting in land acquisition, civil engineering, or urban planning, then progressing through manager and director titles while accumulating entitlement, due diligence, and project delivery experience. Building fluency in pro forma modeling, municipal relationships, and cross-functional team leadership is essential at each step before moving into a VP-level role.
Can you get a vice president of land development job with limited experience?
Candidates with limited direct VP experience can position themselves by demonstrating ownership of a full project cycle at the director or senior manager level, including site control, entitlement, and delivery. Highlighting experience managing engineers, attorneys, and planners, alongside measurable outcomes like lots entitled or communities opened, helps close the gap against candidates with longer VP titles.
What does the vice president of land development interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by interviews with the division president or chief operating officer focused on acquisition strategy and entitlement philosophy. Later rounds often include a deal review or case study where you walk through a past project in detail. Final conversations frequently involve finance leadership and may include reference checks with municipal contacts or former development partners.
Where can I find and apply to vice president of land development jobs?
You can find and apply to vice president of land development jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your market experience and target builder type, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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