Junior Development Manager

Land Innovations; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Civil engineering

Landscape architecture

Construction management

Project leadership

Microsoft Office

CAD/ drafting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, landscape architecture, business, or related fields

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Scheduling software

CAD software

Graphic software

Job description

Do you have a background in civil engineering or landscape architecture and would like to expand your skills to be involved with every single discipline across the development spectrum: e.g., engineering, architecture, land planning, landscape architecture, construction, home builder, finance, investing, accounting, HOA, marketing, etc.?

We are looking to hire a Junior Development Manager (JDM) to serve a critical role in the development of projects in North AL. The applicant must be willing to commute to our Franklin, TN office once a week. An ideal candidate will have 1 to 3 years of experience in civil engineering, landscape architecture, or one of the disciplines listed above, a creative problem solver, and enjoys being in an environment where every day is different.

As a Junior Development Manager with Land Innovations, you are using your experience in civil engineering or landscape architecture and learning how to lead/orchestrate an entire development project from beginning to end with an initial focus on becoming proficient in the day-to-day Design, Construction, and Budget Management. We are looking for someone with experience in civil engineering or landscape architecture who understands the horizontal construction process, is a creative problem solver that can connect the dots, and is interested in learning how to proactively manage, collaborate, and communicate with a wide range of contractors, consultants, vendors, etc. The JDM is expected to be proficient in a variety of skills, such as leading the construction process, contractor management, schedule development and oversight, bid and contract development, governmental agency management, construction document review and development, budget creation/execution, etc.

What we provide:

• Competitive Salary based on experience ($60,000 to $80,000)
• Medical/Dental/Vision premiums for Employee and Family will be covered 100% by the Employer.
• Depending on plan selected. Generous HSA contribution will be annually funded by the Employer
• 401K matching
• Vehicle allowance
• Cell phone allowance
• A strong culture and Employer assistance in education and professional growth
• Employee centered vacation and Holiday policy

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, landscape architecture, business, or related fields including construction management, or planning. Certain work experiences can be considered in this evaluation.1 - 3 years of professional experience in the land development industry
• Proficient at Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, and scheduling software.
• It is a plus to have skills in hand and/or computer aided drafting software, graphic software.
• Identifies as a creative problem solver - A work history of digging in, resolving issues, and connecting the dots
• Maintains a positive attitude, communicates well, adapts to ever changing and challenging situations
• Willing to roll up your sleeves and get dirty, if necessary, to see the job through. In Land Development keeping the jobs on track is essential.
• Proven management skills that will allow you to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple concurrent projects with mentorship from the Partners and/or Development Manager(s)
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with an interest in continuous improvement and adding value.
• Efficiently and effectively manages the timely completion of tasks
• Willing to learn all aspects of the Development cycle. Nothing is to small or not important. The details matter.
• Exemplifies grit: perseverance, determination, passionate, and a strong work ethic

Employment Considerations:

• Resume
• Answers to the below Questions
• Portfolio of work/experience
• References, upon request
• Judgement Index testing, upon request. Paid by Employer.

About the Company:

Land Innovations connects land, life, and legacy through their focus on creating impactful developments that stand the test of time. Their dynamic team excels in placemaking; prioritizing sustainable design, innovative problem solving, pedestrian focused placemaking, and purpose-driven architecture. This approach, combined with a deep respect for the past, present, and future of every project, ensures the establishment of spaces that are genuinely vibrant and transformational. With a commitment to thoughtful design and land stewardship, Land Innovations manages a wide array of partners, bringing together expertise and innovation to create environments where residents can thrive and connect, building better lives for generations to come.

We hope you will consider joining our team/family. Land Innovations is reimagining the development process by bringing together a group of people that sit at the intersection of creativity and execution. In short, we are searching for an applicant that doesn�t fit in the box.

Key skills:

creative problem solving, land development, communication, grit, civil engineering, construction management, organization skills, landscape architecture, land use planning, new urbanism.