Senior Land Development Manager – Zoning & Permits

Drees Company; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life and AD&D insurance

Wellness rewards

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Drees Homes, a family-owned homebuilder, seeks a skilled Land Development Manager for VA/MD communities. Lead the full lifecycle from site analysis to HOA oversight, driving timely, cost-effective lot delivery aligned with the division’s growth strategy.

You will oversee zoning, permitting, civil engineering, budgeting, and design approvals, while coordinating with consultants and internal teams to meet project milestones and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Design, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Real Estate Development.
• Strong knowledge of zoning, permitting, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent project management and budgeting skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external consultants.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Site Analysis
• Entitlement and Zoning
• Engineering and Design
• Budgeting and Bidding
• Construction Oversight
• Bond and HOA Management
• Reporting and Coordination

Skills

Land development

Civil engineering

Zoning

Permitting

Project management

Budgeting

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in Design

Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor Degree in Real Estate Development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Teams

Bluebeam

Job description

Drees Homes, a family-owned homebuilder, seeks a skilled Land Development Manager for VA/MD communities. Lead the full lifecycle from site analysis to HOA oversight, driving timely, cost-effective lot delivery aligned with the division’s growth strategy.

You will oversee zoning, permitting, civil engineering, budgeting, and design approvals, while coordinating with consultants and internal teams to meet project milestones and regulatory requirements.