gpac · 7 hours ago
Land Development Manager
Columbia, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expgpac is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries. They are seeking an experienced Land Development Manager to lead the development of built-for-rent communities from pre-construction through project completion, ensuring successful execution of horizontal development and infrastructure delivery.
ConsultingHuman Resources
Hiring Manager
Samantha Solomon
Responsibilities
Manage the end-to-end land development process for BFR communities, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution
Oversee consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of sitework, utilities, paving, and amenity infrastructure
Coordinate with acquisition, entitlement, construction, and property management teams to ensure seamless project transitions
Monitor development progress against key milestones and budgets, proactively identifying and resolving issues
Secure all necessary permits, inspections, and regulatory approvals in collaboration with city, county, and utility agencies
Manage bid processes and negotiate contracts for land development-related scopes
Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and internal policies
Conduct regular site visits, including local travel up to 2-3 hours each way as needed to monitor construction progress and meet with stakeholders
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in land development, preferably with single-family, multifamily, or BFR communities
Strong knowledge of civil construction, sitework, utility installation, grading, drainage, and related scopes
Proven experience managing budgets, schedules, and development timelines across multiple projects
Ability to read and interpret civil plans, plats, and construction documents
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Must be willing and able to travel locally (2-3 hours each way) to project sites as needed
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, or a related field preferred
Proficient in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
gpac
gpac is a staffing and recruiting company that provides talent recruitment and development services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chad Feldman
Shareholder/Board Member
Matthew Good
Principal Shareholder / Vice Chairman of Board
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