Land Development Manager

LAM Lennar Associates Mgmt LLC; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Education assistance

Adoption assistance

Vacation and holidays

Home purchase discounts

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a Land Development Manager to lead the division’s land development program, directing roadway construction, utilities, earthwork, landscape, and public utility coordination.

You will oversee budgets, entitlement processes, permits, and compliance reports while coordinating with managers to deliver ready-to-build home sites and amenities. Strong project budgeting and SWPPP oversight are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or similar program preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in land development.
• Proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet analysis, and project scheduling software.
• Detail-oriented and able to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely delivery of new projects using construction schedules, budgets, and permit documentation.
• Collaborate with Area Construction Managers and Director of Construction to deliver ready-to-build sites.
• Assist in development budgets during entitlement and value-engineering design aspects.
• Manage land development budgets and ensure compliance with SWPPP and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee field operations including erosion control, grading, utilities, paving, and landscaping.
• Coordinate HOA activities, bond maintenance, and guaranties across the division.
• Support cross-department teams to deliver amenities, recreational centers, and entry landscaping.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Computer literacy

Spreadsheet analysis

Project scheduling

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or similar program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project scheduling software

Data management software

Job description

Land Development Manager

We are Lennar Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

A Career that Empowers You to Build Your Future

The Land Development Manager is responsible for managing the Division’s land development program by directing activities such as roadway construction, water and sewer installation, earthwork, landscape, irrigation activities, horizontal construction and public utility coordination.

Your Responsibilities on the Team

• Responsible for the successful and timely delivery of new projects through use of construction schedules, contract documents, land development budgets, environmental studies, geotechnical reports, engineering and architectural construction plans and permit compliance reports.
• Work closely with the Area Construction Managers and Director of Construction to deliver completed, ready-to-build home sites.
• Assist in the creation of development budgets during the entitlement process and value-engineer specific aspects of the project design.
• Develop position working relationship with jurisdictional entities all while maintaining land use and development rights.
• Oversee projects from permit approvals through construction, recording plat, final certification and community turnover.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of the field operations related to land development including erosion control, grading, wet utilities, dry utilizes, paving, sidewalks, landscaping, hardscaping, amenities, post construction as builts, certifications and compliance letters.
• HOA management including but not limited to quarterly meetings, budget analysis and improvements to the common open space.
• Responsible for bond maintenance and retrieval of all types of guaranty in use by the division.
• Work with all departments as needed to deliver amenity/recreation centers, common entry landscaping and ensure proper marketing window.
• Responsible for SWPPP management and compliance.
• Regular review of project development budgets with Director of Development for reconciliation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Land Development.

Your Toolbox

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or similar program preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in land development
• Computer literacy, including word-processing, spreadsheet analysis, project scheduling and data management software
• Must be detail-oriented and a problem-solver able to deal with complex situations
• Valid Driver’s License and good driving record
• Valid auto insurance coverage required

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements: Regular, in-person attendance at Company communities/job sites and offices during regular work hours is an essential function of this job. Requires the ability to work in excess of eight hours per day in the confined quarters of a construction trailer, the ability to operate a motor vehicle, read plans, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and/or carry equipment which may be in excess of 50 pounds. Job may require occasional operation of construction equipment. Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

General Overview of Compensation & Benefits

We reasonably expect the base compensation offered for this position to range from an annual salary of $68,640.00 - $120,508, subject to adjustment based on business-related factors such as employee qualifications, geographic pay differentials (e.g., cost of labor/living, etc.), and operational considerations. This position may be eligible for bonuses. This position may be eligible for commissions. This position will be eligible for the described benefits listed in the above section in accordance with Company Policy.

Life at Lennar

• Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of.
• Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future.
• Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments.
• To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance.
• From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies.
• Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day.

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

We’re Always Looking Ahead

Want to work in an innovative environment that empowers you to explore your passions? At Lennar, we promote asking questions and working together to solve complex problems. It’s how we’ve become a leader in the homebuilding industry and why our Associates love working here. If you’re interested in helping people find their future homes and, in doing so, build a better future for themselves, then Lennar is the place for you.

Work Where Everyone’s Included

We’re committed to building and sustaining an inclusive culture where everyone has a seat at the table, and we’re all on a first-name basis. This inclusive culture influences our hiring practices, the communities we serve and how we build better career experiences for all our Associates. It’s why we created our Everyone’s Included Advisory Council, and we’d love for you to be a part of our shared journey.