Enter a job title or keyword

Land Development Manager

Bisnow

Job Location:

Charleston, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 19 September 2026 (3 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 17 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our SelectLeaders client is hiring a Land Development Manager. The Land Development Manager will be part of the Georgia South Carolina North Carolina regional team and report to the Vice President Real Estate Operations assisting with Wilmington and surrounding market land development projects. The job includes Owners representative type duties overseeing site-work and amenity construction working with professional consultants and land development contractors as well as communicating daily with cross functional teams. Emphasis will be placed on quality control safety and ensuring schedules are followed and jobs are staying within allotted budgets. This role requires technical expertise project leadership and the ability to manage multiple projects. This is a full time exempt role working in an office in market and traveling to development project sites weekly and regional offices as needed.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage all aspects of the field operations related to land development including erosion control grading wet utilities dry utilities paving sidewalks landscaping hardscaping amenities monitor field testing activity post construction as-builts certifications and compliance letters.
Lead and manage Charleston development projects from concept to completion and other projects as Freehold expands in surrounding markets. Oversee projects from permit approvals through construction including final bond release and community turnover.
Responsible for the successful and timely delivery of new projects through use of construction schedules contract documents land development budgets environmental studies geotechnical reports engineering and architectural construction plans and permit compliance reports.
Establish relationships with public officials and governmental agencies obtain entitlements and permits.
Coordinate and provide oversight of engineers architects and other third-party consultants to ensure success.
Coordinate the workflow and activities of project specific land development field operations (lot and amenity construction) including inspections.
Assist in the creation of development budgets during the entitlement process and valueengineer specific aspects of the project design.
Oversee projects from permit approvals through construction recording plat final certification and community turnover.
Coordinate and provide oversight of general contractors surveyors and material testing personnel for all site work grading infrastructure installation and final lot grading.
Perform preliminary cut and fill analysis and quantity takeoffs.
Management of construction contracts.
Prepare and review engineering reports plans and specifications.
Project planning scheduling budgeting quantity takeoffs and cost analysis.
Coordinate and schedule power gas telephone cable companies land development activities. Negotiate utility extension agreements.
Prepare bid packages and solicit bids for infrastructure and amenity construction.
Review project drawings for omissions/errors functionality efficiency cost and ensure accuracy of as-built drawings.
Ensure all project sites are in compliance with regulatory agencies.
Obtain project permits and final approvals from local jurisdictions. Resolve issues with agencies having jurisdiction over project and region.
Assist in the timely reduction and/or termination of project infrastructure bonds and/or letters of credit.
Manage SWPPP activities and compliance.
Coordinate and execute the completion of project punch lists.
Ensure all turnover checklist items are complete and lots are ready to be turned over to home builders.
Update and maintain construction schedules using MS Project.
HOA management including but not limited to quarterly meetings budget analysis and improvements to the common open space.
And other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree preferably in civil engineering building construction construction management or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 2-3 years managing and completing land development projects for communities of 500-1400 units with amenities.
Experience in engineering sitework construction or homebuilder land development.
Strong knowledge of site design grading drainage stormwater and utility design.
Experience navigating permitting process with municipalities counties and agencies.
Organized and detail oriented. Able to successfully multitask.
Must have strong Excel skills and proficiency in MS Project Word and Outlook.
Ability to effectively draft presentations articles routine reports proposals and correspondence.
Excellent project management communication (written and verbal) and leadership skills.
Demonstrated success in managing multiple tasks on time and meeting or exceeding quality standards in fast-paced environments.
Valid driver license and automobile required for site visits and attending meetings at various locations.
Travel as necessary to events meetings partner and builder businesses local and state government offices or to attend corporate or other meetings.
Regular in-person attendance at communities construction and job sites and other offices including Freehold regional office during regular work hours is an essential function of this job.
May be required to attend meetings in construction trailer at development sites.
Requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle read plans climb stairs and ladders bend stoop reach lift move and/or carry equipment which may be in excess of 50 pounds.
This position will initially work remotely with travel to project sites and other work-related locations.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Manager

Apply Now