Senior Land Development Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 134,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Carson City, NV seeks an Development Manager to direct land development and acquisition efforts from feasibility through zoning approvals. You will manage a cross-functional team of architects and engineers, coordinate with municipal bodies, and drive schedules, budgets, and risk analysis for multi-site rollouts.

Leadersh ip in project delivery is essential, with strong communication skills and the ability to travel 25-50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field with 5+ years in development management.
• Experience in pre-construction, land development, site planning, permitting and entitlements.
• Proven ability to work with local municipalities on site plan and zoning approvals.
• PM certification or licenses (PMP/PE/AIA/LEED/CMAA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create tailored development schedules for land lease/acquisition based on zoning, permits, and third-party approvals.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers to confirm viability and zoning for land sites.
• Represent client at staff and public meetings to pursue approvals and site plans.
• Coordinate surveys and risk/feasibility analyses for land sites (title, ALTA, geotech, enviro).
• Drive stakeholder communication among client, engineers, sign vendors, and vendors to keep projects aligned.
• Manage program and project efforts for new store developments, relocations, and multi-state rollouts.
• Review surveys during feasibility phase and provide cost/zoning analysis to Real Estate.
• Pursue county/city/state approvals to prepare land sites for lease commencement or closing.
• Maintain master schedules and ensure timely information for Architects and Civil Engineers.
• Offer value engineering ideas and cost-saving opportunities.
• Complete documentation and provide timely project status reporting while traveling.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Travel flexibility

Project management software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management / related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

NIKU

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield in Carson City, NV seeks an Development Manager to direct land development and acquisition efforts from feasibility through zoning approvals. You will manage a cross-functional team of architects and engineers, coordinate with municipal bodies, and drive schedules, budgets, and risk analysis for multi-site rollouts.

Leadersh ip in project delivery is essential, with strong communication skills and the ability to travel 25-50%.