Development Executive – Golf Course Communities

Summit Ventures; Tequesta (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance‑dr‑

Paid time off and holiday schedule

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Summit Ventures in Tequesta, FL seeks an experienced Development Manager to lead golf course community projects, entitlements, and delivery, with travel to Texas. The role requires a decade of hands-on land development experience and a proven track record in high-end master-planned communities.

The candidate will oversee budgets, schedules, governance, and cross-functional teams, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while aligning with sustainability goals and brand standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of development management experience for golf course communities or similar master-planned projects.
• Proven track record delivering complex development projects from site selection to entitlements, permitting, design, construction and handover.
• Experience with entitlements, zoning, environmental reviews, capital planning, and HOA/POA governance.
• Proficiency with project management software and office tools (MS Project, Primavera, Procore).
• Ability to read and interpret site plans, civil drawings, architectural plans, and landscape plans.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of development from concept through construction and close-out.
• Coordinate with landowners, municipalities, design teams, contractors, and stakeholders to secure entitlements, permits, and approvals.
• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, risk registers, and performance metrics.
• Oversee due diligence, feasibility studies, zoning analyses, and environmental considerations.
• Review and approve plans for residential lots, golf facilities, clubhouses, amenities, roadways, wetlands, and landscape plans.
• Manage procurement, bid processes, contract negotiations, and vendor relationships.
• Monitor progress, quality, and compliance with plans, codes, and HOA/POA governance.
• Lead cross-functional teams on design reviews, value engineering, and schedule optimization.
• Communicate project status to leadership, investors, and stakeholders; prepare reports and presentations.
• Ensure alignment with brand standards, sustainability goals, and community living experience.
• Mentor and develop junior team members; promote a safe and collaborative work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Budgeting

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate/Urban Planning/Civil Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Master’s degree or professional certifications CPM/LEED/PMP

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Procore

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Development Manager to lead the planning, entitlement, and delivery of golf course community projects. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of hands‑on experience in land development, master‑planned very high‑end communities, and golf‑related amenities, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. The position will be based in Tequesta, FL with travel to the Texas.

https://summit.ventures

https://alliedcapitalanddevelopment.com

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of development for golf course communities, from concept through construction and close‑out.
• Coordinate with landowners, municipalities, design teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders to secure entitlements, permits, and approvals.
• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, risk registers, and performance metrics.
• Oversee due diligence, site assessments, feasibility studies, zoning analyses, and environmental considerations.
• Review and approve plans for residential lots, golf facilities, clubhouses, amenities, roadways, wetlands, and landscape plans.
• Manage procurement, bid processes, contract negotiations, and vendor/partner relationships.
• Monitor progress, quality, and compliance with plans, codes, and HOA/MC governance.
• Lead cross‑functional teams on design reviews, value engineering, and schedule optimization.
• Communicate project status to leadership, investors, and stakeholders; prepare reports and presentations.
• Ensure alignment with brand standards, sustainability goals, and community living experience.
• Mentor and develop junior team members; promote a safe and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in development management for golf course communities or similar master‑planned residential projects.
• Strong track record delivering complex development projects from site selection to entitlements, permitting, design, construction, and handover.
• Experience with entitlements, zoning, environmental reviews, capital planning, and HOA/POA governance.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Procore) and office tools.
• Ability to read and interpret site plans, civil drawings, architectural plans, and landscape plans.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field. Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPM, LEED, PMP) are a plus.
• Strong financial acumen: budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Willingness to travel as needed to project sites and partner meetings.
• Knowledge of golf course operations and amenity design is preferred.

What we offer:

Competitive salary and performance‑based bonuses

Paid time off and holiday schedule

Opportunities for career growth within a growing portfolio of golf community projects

Travel and work environment:

• Bi‑monthly or as needed travel to project site and stakeholder meetings is required.
• On‑site presence at major milestones is expected.

How to apply:

Please submit your resume, a cover letter outlining your relevant golf course community development experience, and examples of projects you’ve led (with outcomes) to [e-mail] or apply online.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.