Our SelectLeaders client is a real estate investment and development company. Our client's real estate assets include downtown office buildings, residential and master-planned land development projects, retail and industrial properties, and large acreage land holdings.

The Land Development Manager will oversee a large development project that will include residential and commercial. The position is based on Kiawah Island/Charleston, SC with occasional travel to our headquarters in Richmond, Virginia.


Key Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day management of land development and vertical construction of commercial and amenity buildings

Oversee land sales and commercial leasing activities

Provide leadership for sales and marketing efforts related to builder home sales

Ensure budget control and schedule adherenceRecruit builder team and negotiate lot contracts

Oversee bidding process, including request for bids, bid analyses, bid leveling, and contract issuance

Assist with site plan and permitting hurdles with various municipalities

Coordinate with private utility companies - electric, data/fiber, natural gas, etc.

Ensure compliance with all environmental permits

Manage punch lists and work through street acceptance and other approvals with local or state agencies

Manage letter of credit issuances and reductions related to completion bonds

Communicate project status updates to stakeholders

Create project budgets and track variances to budget

Assist with preparation of project marketing and branding materials

Experience and Qualifications:

Minimum of 7 years of prior experience in real estate development, land development, or construction (planned community experience a plus)

Bachelor’s Degree in real estate, civil engineering, construction, architecture, business, or equivalent experience

Master’s Degree in Business or Real Estate a plus

Solid project management and team leadership skills

Ability to read construction and civil design documents

Strong negotiation skills

Experience in all aspects of real estate development

Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project

Must be well organized and possess strong negotiating skills

Must be comfortable managing and negotiating with contractors and municipal employees

Must be a self-starter with a strong ability to work independently