Director of Land Development

Metric Geo; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

A national production homebuilder is seeking a Director of Land Development to oversee multiple projects in Columbus. This role includes managing land development efforts, ensuring timely lot delivery, and compliance with local regulations. The ideal candidate has 4–10+ years of experience in land development or homebuilding, along with a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering. The position offers competitive benefits including medical and vision insurance, a 401(k), and paid maternity leave.

Qualifications

• 4–10+ years in land development or production homebuilding.
• Experience managing multiple projects.
• Strong knowledge of land entitlement processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering, design, entitlements, permitting, and construction.
• Collaborate with municipalities and contractors.
• Monitor budgets and project performance metrics.

Skills

Land development experience

Project management skills

Excellent communication skills

Budget management

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Civil Engineering

Job description

Group Business Manager I Metric Geo I Home Building I Residential Development

Role Summary:

A top national production homebuilder is seeking a Director of Land Development to lead all land development efforts in the Columbus market. This role will oversee multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery of finished lots, budget compliance, and alignment with the company’s strategic growth goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee engineering, design, entitlements, permitting, and horizontal construction.
• Collaborate with municipalities, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and project performance metrics.
• Develop and mentor the land development team.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.

Skills & Requirements:

• 4–10+ years in land development or production homebuilding, with experience managing multiple projects.
• Strong knowledge of land entitlement, engineering, and horizontal construction processes.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and complex project pipelines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (preferred).

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Construction and Building Construction

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave