Project Manager - Land Development

A. Duda & Sons Inc; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A. Duda & Sons Inc is seeking a Project Manager – Land Development responsible for leading land development projects in Melbourne, Florida. This role involves managing schedules, budgets, and compliance to deliver high-quality communities efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, experience in project management, and professional certifications. This position also offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in land development, construction, or project management.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, or Procore preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of assigned land development projects, managing all phases.
• Maintain project documentation and prepare contracts and financials.
• Coordinate permitting and regulatory compliance with agencies.
• Monitor on-site execution and resolve field issues.
• Manage stakeholder coordination and community handoffs.
• Identify and resolve project risks, ensuring smooth execution.
• Support senior leadership with documentation and reporting.

Skills

Land development project management

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Team coordination

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management

Tools

Project management software

Construction compliance tools

Job description

Project Manager – Land Development

The Project Manager – Land Development at The Viera Company is responsible for leading land development projects from early planning through construction and close‑out, playing a key role in delivering well‑designed, high‑quality communities. This position provides full project ownership—managing schedules, budgets, permitting, compliance, and construction activities while ensuring projects meet quality standards and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end delivery of assigned land development projects, managing planning, permitting, budgets, schedules, construction, and cross‑functional teams to deliver on time, on budget, and to quality standards.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting, preparing contracts, notices, schedules, financials, and status updates to ensure organization, compliance, and clear stakeholder communication.
• Manage permitting, platting, and regulatory compliance, coordinating with agencies, consultants, and internal teams to secure approvals and oversee NPDES and stormwater requirements.
• Monitor on‑site execution and project close‑out through site visits, inspections, and field issue resolution in coordination with Construction, consultants, and senior leadership.
• Coordinate stakeholders, utilities, and project turnovers, resolving issues, managing dry utilities, and supporting community and agency handoffs.
• Identify, escalating, and resolve project risks and compliance issues, overseeing construction testing and partnering with leadership and project teams to maintain smooth execution.
• Support senior leadership by coordinating schedules, documentation, and development status reporting, and preparing clear illustrations, tables, and maps.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in land development, construction, or project management.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Professional certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Procore (Owner or Project Manager), and/or Portfolio Financials strongly preferred.

Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive employee benefits package. If you possess these qualifications and are ready to take the next step in your career with an organization that values its employees and community impact, please apply with a cover letter and resume including salary requirements. Opportunities for career growth are available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DELA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.