Development Project Lead (Civil & Landscape)

Land Innovations

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical/Dental/Vision premiums covered

Generous HSA contribution

401K matching

Vehicle allowance

Cell phone allowance

Education and professional growth

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Land Innovations seeks a Junior Development Manager to guide development projects from design to budget management in North Alabama, with weekly travel to Franklin, TN. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in civil engineering or landscape architecture and a penchant for solving complex, multi-disciplinary challenges.

The role emphasizes construction oversight, contractor management, schedule control, and collaboration across engineering, architecture, and finance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil eng., landscape architecture, business, or related field.
1–3 years of professional experience in land development.
Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and scheduling software.
Nice to have CAD and graphic software skills.
Creative problem solver with good communication in changing environments.
Willing to roll up sleeves and see projects through.
Demonstrated management skills for fast-paced, multi-project work.
Proactive, value-adding mindset; detail-oriented and persistent.

Responsibilities

Lead/coordinate development projects from design through construction and budget management.
Manage contractors, consultants, and vendors; oversee schedule development and progress.
Develop bids and contracts; liaise with governmental agencies as needed.
Review and develop construction documents and budget execution.
Coordinate cross-disciplinary activities across engineering, architecture, land planning, and finance.