Land Development Manager - Eddy Homes, Inc.
Confidential
Posted: January 30, 2026
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Quick Summary
Land Development Manager is responsible for coordinating development projects, including land acquisition, planning, and execution, with a focus on meeting project timelines and budgets.
Required Skills
Job Description
Title: Land Development Manager
Hours: Minimum of forty (40) hours per week, typically Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm (Evenings and weekends as necessary to complete all tasks required)
Job Responsibilities
Development Coordination:
Concept Confirmation Reception
Receive projects from Land Acquisition Manager after concept confirmation stage
Establish development project baseline and parameters
Coordinate transition planning and project setup
Land Planner Coordination
Serve as primary client contact and owner representative for Land Planning / Design Engineer
Define project scope and requirements for Land Planner
Review and approve Land Planner deliverables and performance
Secondary Consultant Management
Identify, select, and manage specialized consultants outside Land Planner scope
Coordinate consultant work with overall project objectives
Manage consultant contracts and performance
Development Timeline Management
Develop and maintain integrated project schedule across all disciplines, including engineering, entitlement, construction, disposition and close-out
Monitor milestone achievement and resolve schedule conflicts
Coordinate timing between development work and acquisition requirements
Development Budget Oversight
Monitor development costs against approved budgets
Review and approve consultant invoices and change orders
Track budget variances and implement corrective actions
Investment Analysis
Conduct ongoing financial analysis of project viability
Prepare Second Confirmation packages for Ownership review
Update financial models based on development findings
Owner Representative Functions:
Land Planner Project Oversight
Provide overall project direction and strategic guidance to Land Planner
Make owner-level decisions on technical matters
Authorize Land Planner scope changes and additional services
Design Review and Approval
Review engineering designs for compliance with project requirements
Approve design documents and technical specifications
Ensure designs meet development objectives and constraints
Scope Management
Evaluate and authorize project scope changes
Negotiate scope change pricing and timeline impacts
Document all scope changes and communicate to stakeholders
Requirements Definition
Translate business objectives into technical requirements
Communicate project requirements to Engineers and other consultants
Validate that deliverables meet specified requirements
Development Implementation:
Post-Entitlement Planning
Develop post-entitlement implementation strategy
Coordinate transition from design to construction phases
Plan construction sequencing and phasing
Construction Preparation
Finalize construction documents and obtain construction permits
Coordinate pre-construction meetings and planning
Establish construction quality control procedures
Financing Coordination
Coordinate with Finance team on construction financing
Manage construction loan draw processes
Ensure compliance with lender requirements
Construction Management
Oversee daily construction operations and progress
Conduct regular site inspections and quality reviews
Resolve construction issues and ensure safety compliance
Bidding & Contractor Management
Develop bid packages and manage contractor selection processes
Negotiate contractor agreements and manage performance
Process and approve contractor change orders and invoices
Function 06: Regulatory Program Management
Maintain NPDES permits and SWPPP compliance during construction
Coordinate regulatory inspections and ensure ongoing compliance
Manage regulatory relationships during construction phase
Development Closeout:
Final Coordination
Coordinate final inspections, approvals, and punch list completion
Manage transition to operational status
Ensure all regulatory requirements are satisfied
Asset Transition
Transfer completed development to appropriate operational entities
Coordinate warranty and maintenance transition
Ensure proper insurance and liability transfer
Financial Closeout
Finalize all development costs and complete budget reconciliation
Resolve final contractor payments and retainage release
Document final project financial performance
Documentation Management
Compile complete project documentation package
Ensure proper document archival and regulatory compliance
Document lessons learned and best practices
Core Competencies/Required Skills & Abilities
Thorough understanding of all stages of the Land Development process, from Concept to Project Completion.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as exceptional interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and with a team
Ability to exercise independent judgment
Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
Basic technology skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, as well as Microsoft Word, Outlook (email), and experience with a construction scheduling system
Required Experience/ Education
Construction Experience in a trade preferred
Positive attitude and ability to work within a team
Superior organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Other Requirements (e.g., Travel/ Physical Demands)
Travel required between developments. Employee must own or lease a vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license with insurance coverage.
Benefits
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan, with company match after one (1) year
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development and continuing education support
Vehicle allowance
Acknowledgment
This document does not list all duties of the job. You may be asked by management to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise the Job Responsibilities at any time.