Land Project Manager - Residential Development

Kalter Capital; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

KAlter Capital in Denver seeks an experienced Land Project Manager to oversee residential land development from acquisition support to entitlement, design, permitting, and construction.

The role requires navigating municipal entitlement processes with engineers, planners, and contractors, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence. Strong PM skills and communication are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in residential land development project management.
• Strong knowledge of land entitlement processes, zoning, and municipal approvals.
• Experience coordinating consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent budgeting, scheduling, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee land development projects from due diligence through completion.
• Lead entitlement efforts including zoning, annexation, and permitting.
• Coordinate with civil engineers, surveyors, architects, and utilities.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and development timelines.
• Prepare and track consultant contracts and expenditures.
• Represent the company at municipal meetings and planning commissions.
• Review engineering plans and construction documents.
• Monitor permitting to maintain project schedules.
• Identify risks and develop cost-saving solutions.
• Collaborate with acquisition, construction, and sales teams.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Negotiation

MS Office

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Land Project Manager to oversee residential land development projects from acquisition support through entitlement, design, permitting, and construction. This individual will be responsible for managing the development process, coordinating with consultants and public agencies, and ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and experienced in navigating municipal entitlement processes while collaborating with internal teams, engineers, planners, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage residential land development projects from due diligence through project completion.
• Lead entitlement efforts, including zoning, annexation, subdivision plats, site plans, and permitting.
• Coordinate with civil engineers, surveyors, architects, environmental consultants, and utility providers.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and development timelines.
• Prepare and track development budgets, consultant contracts, and project expenditures.
• Represent the company at meetings with municipalities, planning commissions, utility agencies, and neighborhood groups.
• Oversee the preparation and review of engineering plans and construction documents.
• Monitor permitting and agency approvals to maintain project schedules.
• Identify project risks and develop solutions to minimize delays and costs.
• Coordinate with acquisition, construction, and sales teams throughout the development process.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Real Estate, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience managing residential land development projects.
• Strong knowledge of land entitlement processes, zoning regulations, subdivision development, and municipal approvals.
• Experience managing consultants and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent project management, budgeting, and scheduling skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with project management software is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with residential homebuilders or land developers.
• Familiarity with infrastructure development including roads, utilities, grading, and drainage.
• Understanding of development agreements, impact fees, and municipal development standards.

What We Offer

• Performance bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment