Senior Land Development Manager – Residential Communities

Pacific Lifestyle Homes, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Referral bonus

Job summary

Pacific Lifestyle Homes, Inc. is seeking a strategic Land Development Manager to lead the planning and execution of site development for our future communities.

You will own the land development process from feasibility through infrastructure delivery, ensuring projects are thoughtfully designed and aligned with growth goals. As a key partner to consultants, jurisdictions, and internal teams, you will drive solutions, elevate development quality, and contribute to shaping the expanding community

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in residential land development, civil engineering project management, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, land use planning, business, or related field; or equivalent experience with an associate degree.
• Strong understanding of engineering plans, utility layouts, grading, and site design.
• Proven experience with project budgeting, cost control, construction estimating, and development scheduling.
• Knowledge of Stormwater/Grading permits, CSWGP and/or 1200C permits beneficial.
• Excellent organizational skills and a reliable approach to meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and external partners.
• Proactive, results-driven mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage site feasibility studies, focusing on engineering constraints, utility availability, and development viability.
• Develop and manage project schedules and budgets, coordinating with consultants, engineers, jurisdictions, vendors, and internal teams.
• Oversee subdivision site development permits, including engineering plan reviews, stormwater requirements, grading, and utility coordination.
• Manage all residential subdivision land improvements, including mass grading, utility installation, roadway construction, and stormwater facilities—ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with superintendents and trades during the homebuilding phase to resolve site-related engineering or development issues.
• Conduct technical preliminary property research and prepare findings to support the land acquisition process.
• Provide oversight for the establishment of Homeowner Associations, including the drafting of CC&Rs, bylaws, and shared maintenance agreements as needed.

Skills

Residential land development

Project budgeting

Engineering plans

Utility layouts

Site design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

Word

Adobe

Outlook

Excel

BlueBeam

Monday.com

Job description

Pacific Lifestyle Homes, Inc. is seeking a strategic Land Development Manager to lead the planning and execution of site development for our future communities.

You will own the land development process from feasibility through infrastructure delivery, ensuring projects are thoughtfully designed and aligned with growth goals. As a key partner to consultants, jurisdictions, and internal teams, you will drive solutions, elevate development quality, and contribute to shaping the expanding community