MatchBuilt · 6 days ago
Vice President Land Development
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expMatchBuilt is a leading homebuilder in Florida, seeking an experienced Vice President of Land Development. This role involves overseeing large-scale land development projects and managing complex development programs to ensure successful community delivery.
Human Resources
Hiring Manager
Mark Matyanowski
Responsibilities
Lead and advance the end-to-end land development process with a customer-first, community-driven mindset
Create, maintain, and manage the Division’s land availability and inventory pipeline in alignment with the Division’s strategic plan
Conduct detailed feasibility analyses evaluating physical, political, financial, and market factors, with ongoing projections from initial pro forma through purchase and development budgets
Partner closely with the land acquisition team on land and lot purchases to ensure alignment between acquisition strategy and development execution
Direct division-level land development budgeting, pro forma inputs, and cash flow forecasting, ensuring alignment with strategic plans and financial targets
Identify, create, and capitalize on opportunities to accelerate project timing and enhance profitability within statutory and regulatory frameworks
Serve as the Division’s representative in negotiating development-related construction actions, agreements, and servicing contracts
Maintain accountability for statutory approvals, land plan design coordination, and compliance with zoning conditions and closing requirements
Ensure community phases are delivered on schedule and within budget to support homebuilding operations, providing regular progress updates to Division leadership
Develop and manage division-wide land development schedules and budgets for each project, reporting status, risks, and mitigation plans to the President
Provide leadership and mentorship to the Land Development team, including talent development, performance management, and recruiting as the Division grows
Build and maintain strong relationships with elected officials, government staff, and key industry stakeholders to stay ahead of upcoming land and development opportunities
Monitor external market, regulatory, and economic factors that may impact real estate values and development strategies, advising leadership accordingly
Promote innovative and non-traditional land uses across both new acquisitions and existing inventory to enhance long-term value creation
Communicate and reinforce the company’s development philosophy and operating principles across internal teams and external partners
Contribute to community engagement and giving initiatives that align with the company’s values and its long-term market presence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban planning, construction management, or a related field
Ten or more years of progressive experience in land development, including senior-level project and team leadership responsibilities
Deep understanding of the full land development lifecycle, from acquisition and due diligence through entitlement, development, and finished lot delivery
Demonstrated success planning and delivering large-scale residential communities with a customer-first mindset
Strong expertise in feasibility analysis, including physical constraints, political considerations, financial modeling, and market evaluation
Working knowledge of zoning regulations, entitlement processes, and Concurrency and Level of Service (CLOS) requirements
Proven experience with development budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and financial oversight
Effective leader with a track record of building, developing, and managing high-performing land development teams
Ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with landowners, consultants, industry partners, and local, state, and municipal officials
Entrepreneurial and innovative approach to land use, with the ability to identify and execute value-enhancing opportunities
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across executive leadership, internal teams, and external stakeholders
Preferred
Master's degree
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Health Care – Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Coverage
401(k) With Company Matching Contributions
Disability Programs
Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
Vacation & Company Holidays
Company
MatchBuilt
Career Development Coaching and AI
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase