Lead Sr. Project Manager - Land Development

EWI Recruitment; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EWI Recruitment in Florida seeks a Lead Senior Project Manager to oversee land development projects from feasibility through planning, design, construction and handover. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, schedules and quality, and report to senior stakeholders.

The role requires deep experience in land development, regeneration, residential, commercial or infrastructure schemes, with strong governance, risk control and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering land development, regeneration, residential, commercial or infrastructure schemes.
• Strong governance, risk control and financial management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of land development and infrastructure projects.
• Manage project briefs, feasibility studies, budgets, programmes, procurement and delivery strategies.
• Coordinate planning, design, engineering, environmental and construction activities.
• Oversee consultant and contractor performance, ensuring compliance with scope, cost, quality and timescales.
• Prepare and present project updates, financial reports, risk registers and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve project issues, taking corrective action to maintain progress.
• Support land acquisition, planning submissions, technical due diligence and development appraisals.
• Promote governance, health and safety, sustainability and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Degree in project management / related field

Professional body membership (RICS/CIOB/APM/ICE)

Job description

Lead Senior Project Manager – Land Development

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Lead Senior Project Manager to oversee complex land development projects from initial feasibility through to planning, construction and completion. This is a senior leadership role requiring strong commercial awareness, technical understanding and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams across a varied development portfolio.

You will take ownership of project delivery, ensuring that programmes, budgets, quality standards and regulatory requirements are achieved. Working closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, local authorities and other external partners, you will provide clear direction and ensure that risks and opportunities are identified and managed effectively.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of land development and infrastructure projects.
• Manage project briefs, feasibility studies, budgets, programmes, procurement and delivery strategies.
• Coordinate planning, design, engineering, environmental and construction activities.
• Oversee consultant and contractor performance, ensuring compliance with agreed scope, cost, quality and timescales.
• Prepare and present project updates, financial reports, risk registers and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve project issues, taking appropriate corrective action to maintain progress.
• Support land acquisition, planning submissions, technical due diligence and development appraisals.
• Promote effective governance, health and safety, sustainability and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and professional guidance to project managers and wider project teams.

About you

You will be an accomplished project management professional with substantial experience delivering land development, regeneration, residential, commercial or infrastructure schemes. You should be confident managing multiple projects and stakeholders, with a proven ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced and commercially focused environment.

A relevant degree or professional qualification in project management, construction, civil engineering, surveying or a related discipline is desirable. Membership of a recognised professional body, such as RICS, CIOB, APM or ICE, would be advantageous. Strong knowledge of planning processes, development risk, contract administration and financial control is also expected.

Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills are essential, alongside a collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.