Assistant Land Development Manager

Specialized Recruiting Group - Charlotte, NC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Specialized Recruiting Group is seeking an Assistant Land Development Manager to support residential and commercial land development projects in Charlotte, NC. This on-site, full-time role focuses on preconstruction, construction, and closeout activities.

The ideal candidate brings a civil/land development background or 2–4 years of related experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Excel and scheduling tools like MS Project or MS Planner. Valid driving is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or related field, or 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with project scheduling tools such as MS Project or MS Planner.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning, budgets, schedules, and resource coordination.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, bids, and scopes of work.
• Conduct site visits, field observations, and project meetings.
• Review contractor invoices and change orders.
• Coordinate permits, utilities, municipal requirements, and inspections.
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, tracking logs, and documentation.
• Identify project risks and communicate schedule/budget impacts.
• Support project closeout, warranty, compliance, and utility acceptance.
• Prepare project updates and assist with client/leadership reporting.

Skills

Strong organizational, communication,,

Experience coordinating construction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or related field

2–4 years of relevant experience

Tools

Excel

MS Project

MS Planner

Job description

The Specialized Recruiting Group is a Assistant Land Development Manager for a growing land development firm to support residential and commercial projects through preconstruction, construction, and closeout.

This is a full-time, on-site opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented professional looking to build a career in land development and project management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support project planning, budgets, schedules, and resource coordination
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, bids, and scopes of work
• Conduct site visits, field observations, and project meetings
• Review contractor invoices and change orders
• Coordinate permits, utilities, municipal requirements, and inspections
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, tracking logs, and documentation
• Identify project risks and communicate schedule/budget impacts
• Support project closeout, warranty, compliance, and utility acceptance
• Prepare project updates and assist with client/leadership reporting

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or related field, OR 2–4 years of relevant experience
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Familiarity with project scheduling tools such as MS Project or MS Planner
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred Experience:

• Permitting, utility coordination, or municipal processes
• Construction documents, contractor agreements, and bid processes
• QuickBooks or similar invoice/accounting software
• Project management or construction tracking software