Land Development Project Manager

Highland Homes; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Homes is seeking a Land Development Project Manager to oversee residential land development projects in Central Florida. This role combines in-field project management with office work, requiring strong organizational and communication skills. The successful candidate will manage budgets, supervise contractors, and ensure compliance with project timelines. A competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Benefits

Monthly vehicle allowance

Health, dental, and life insurance

401K matching

Holidays, vacation, and paid time off

Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of residential land development experience.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• Professional attitude and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage land development projects and prepare cost estimates.
• Supervise active development projects and conduct weekly meetings.
• Review and approve invoices and track project milestones.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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Highland Homes, a successful Florida home builder, is now hiring aLand Development Project Manager!The LandDevelopment Project Manager will manage land development projects and work with the VP of Land Development on theday-to-dayaspects of residential land development. This role will be a mix of in-field project management and in-office work. Thisis a salary position withregular hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.at our corporate offices in Lakeland with occasional travel throughout Central Florida.Candidates must live in Central Florida or be willing to relocate to Central Florida for consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain detailed cost estimates, project budgets, and schedules for small to large scale residential land development projects
• Bidding and negotiation of all land development work, including, but not limited to: pipework, roadwork, construction material testing, hardscape, landscape, irrigation and other required improvements
• Supervise and regularly review all active development projects to verify work progress, contractor activity, and compliance with schedules.
• Conduct weekly on-site meetings with contractors and subcontractors; coordinate on-site construction activities with subcontractors and field consultants, including hardscape and landscaping installations.
• Review and approve all development invoices, pay applications, and change orders for payment
• Track and communicate key project milestones (e.g., power, paving, Certificate of Completion) to internal departments such as Sales and Construction.
• Coordinate permit certifications and obtain final acceptance and bond releases from the permitting agencies for completed projects

Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year of residential land development experience
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and a good driving record
• Excellent written, oral, and organizational skills
• Must possess professional attitude to represent the company in a positive manner
• Ability to perform, in a professional manner, multipledetail-orientedtasks with simultaneous deadlines
• Computer literate with ability to work with Microsoft Office. Strong Excel and reporting skills are critical

Compensation

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Monthly vehicle allowance
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401K matching
• Holidays, vacation, and paid time off
• Opportunity for advancement

Cover Letter: Please let us know, in addition to the experience outlined on your resume, why you will be a valuable member of the Highland Homes team.

Job Type: Full-time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

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