Traditions of America · 8 hours ago
Director of Land Development - Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expTraditions of America, a national leader in 55+ active-adult communities, is seeking a full-time Director of Land Development for the Pittsburgh region. The role involves managing site development work, ensuring timely delivery of infrastructure, and overseeing contractors to prepare communities for vertical construction.
Real Estate
Hiring Manager
Linda O'Hara, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Manage all site development work from NPDES approval through project completion, including earthwork, utilities, paving, stormwater facilities, and erosion control
Deliver pads, utilities, roads, and all infrastructure to the homebuilding team on schedule and ready for vertical construction
Oversee site contractors daily, maintain strong working relationships, and ensure an orderly, well-organized jobsite at all times
Keep all site work on budget according to the executed site contract; enforce contract terms, quantities, and scope in the field
Review contractor pay applications and scrutinize all change order requests; enforce the contract and reject change orders that are not justified by scope, quantity, or field conditions
Maintain the full land development schedule and resolve field issues quickly to keep work advancing
Coordinate all required testing and inspections, including compaction tests, utility testing, paving cores, basin certifications, and all Township, County, DEP, Conservation District, and utility authority inspections
Ensure compliance with approved land development plans, NPDES permits, erosion and sediment control requirements, and stormwater regulations
Manage utility company coordination for water, sewer, gas, electric, and communications installations
Maintain accurate field documentation including daily logs, redline plans, quantity tracking, and photo records
Drive the full dedication process: oversee as-built preparation, punch lists, utility authority sign-offs, Township inspections, road acceptance, and all final approvals
Provide clear weekly reporting to the corporate office in Berwyn on progress, budget performance, and risks
Assist the acquisitions and entitlement team during pre-development by evaluating site constraints, reviewing early engineering concepts, and advising on efficient plan layouts
Qualification
Required
Degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field preferred
Minimum 5 years of direct land development or site construction experience
Strong knowledge of earthwork, utilities, stormwater, and roadway construction
Experience managing site contractors and jobsite activity
Comfortable dealing with inspectors and regulatory agencies
Strong communication skills and ability to report clearly to the corporate office
Must be based in the Pittsburgh region and able to be onsite daily
Company
Traditions of America
Traditions of America is a Pennsylvania-based real estate firm.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Biddison
Partner
J.B. Reilly
Founding Partner
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