Land Development Manager – Urban SF Waterfront

FIFTH SPACE; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

70% premiums covered (medical, vision,

HSA contributions

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (PTO) + holidays

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Transit benefits

Professional development budget

Job summary

FIFTH SPACE’s Power Station project seeks a Land Development Manager in San Francisco to guide mapping, street design, and master association formation. You’ll coordinate with municipalities, utilities, and internal teams to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires civil engineering expertise, strong project management, and excellent communication. On-site presence is required with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil-related field is required or equivalent.
• PE license is preferred.
• 4–8 years of relevant engineering/design/construction management experience.
• Experience with site civil design, permitting, and municipal coordination.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools like Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Manage land development projects from conception through pre-construction, including site planning, design, and permitting.
• Conduct feasibility studies (land use, environmental, geotechnical, constructability).
• Prepare and maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Provide weekly status reports to leadership.
• Review engineering plans for grading, utilities, stormwater, and erosion control.
• Coordinate with consulting teams through design and construction.
• Lead design, review, and permitting of horizontal improvements.
• Coordinate utility and telecom designs with schedules.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or Construction Management

PE license (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

FIFTH SPACE’s Power Station project seeks a Land Development Manager in San Francisco to guide mapping, street design, and master association formation. You’ll coordinate with municipalities, utilities, and internal teams to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires civil engineering expertise, strong project management, and excellent communication. On-site presence is required with occasional travel.