Land Development Manager: Budgets & Permits

Dream Finders Homes; Leland (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Dream Finders Homes is seeking a Land Development Manager to oversee development projects from pre-acquisition through closeout, ensuring communities are delivered on budget and on schedule.

You will assist with due diligence, create cost analyses, manage budgets, and coordinate with consultants, trade partners, and regulatory agencies to keep projects on time and within budget. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3-5 years of experience; strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Comfort presenting ideas to leadership and business partners.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development-related due diligence for potential acquisitions, including budgets, schedules, and reviewing construction drawings.
• Value engineer plans during due diligence and project development.
• Provide detailed cost analysis and schedules for projects.
• Create bid packages for consultants and trade partners.
• Negotiate contracts to achieve economical and efficient outcomes.
• Provide bid analysis to award contracts.
• Coordinate permits with local, state, and federal jurisdictions.
• Present community information to internal and external groups.
• Manage consultants, trade partners, government agencies, utilities, and others to keep projects on time and budget.
• Oversee development budgets and cash flows from conception to closing.
• Develop and implement systems to improve quality and efficiency.

Skills

Experience

Communication skills

Presenting to leadership

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Relationship building

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Dream Finders Homes is seeking a Land Development Manager to oversee development projects from pre-acquisition through closeout, ensuring communities are delivered on budget and on schedule.

You will assist with due diligence, create cost analyses, manage budgets, and coordinate with consultants, trade partners, and regulatory agencies to keep projects on time and within budget. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.