Manager Land Development

PulteGroup; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PulteGroup is seeking a Land Development Project Manager to guide land activities across large master plans and multiple sites, coordinating with contractors, inspectors, and engineers to uphold quality and regulatory compliance from feasibility through CD approval. The role collaborates with Land Planning Managers and requires a University Degree or equivalent experience with 4–6 years of relevant work.

This position sits within a Fortune 500 company known for its inclusive culture and diverse

Qualifications

• Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one area.
• Typically has advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.
• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 4-6 years prior relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct land activities at large Master Plans or multiple large-scale projects over large geographic area.
• Manage all contractors, inspectors, engineers, and master developers to maintain high standards of quality, efficiency, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Land Planning Managers on optimal planning design from project feasibility to CD approval. Review design documents, site plans, improvement plans and plats for project coordination and accuracy from schematic to CD approval stage.
• Oversee the preparation and review of bid documents, plans, and specifications. Lead the bidding process and value engineering initiatives to achieve cost efficiencies and project objectives.
• Lead the negotiation, contracting, and approval processes, ensuring all agreements align with project scope and budgetary constraints.
• Direct planning and engineering design for conformance to Master Plan as amended.
• Serve as principal liaison with regulatory agencies when preparing, modifying or obtaining approval of the comprehensive land plan or permitting.
• Review and manage utility company designs to ensure alignment with project requirements and timelines.
• Prepare and manage detailed project budgets, track expenditures, and verify job-specific invoices to ensure financial accountability and transparency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Not applicable

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Build a Career That Builds Your Future — with PulteGroup! Welcome to PulteGroup where we believe in building more than just homes—we believe in building inspired employees, meaningful careers, and a legacy of excellence. If you're looking for work that moves you, a team that values your ideas, and a company that brings you pride, you’ve come to the right place.

As one of the nation’s largest and most respected homebuilders, PulteGroup offers opportunities to grow within a Fortune 500 company that’s consistently recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For and a certified Great Place to Work. We’re driven by the bold purpose of Building Incredible Places for People to Live Their Dreams.

For over 70 years, we’ve been building more than homes—we’ve been building trust, innovation, and a culture where every team member is empowered to thrive. Join a company that champions inclusion, celebrates diversity, and supports your personal and professional journey.

Headquartered in vibrant Atlanta, Georgia, and operating in over 45 markets nationwide, we’re proud to build homes through our trusted family of brands—including Innovative Construction Group, Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, American West, and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, Pulte Mortgage, PGP Title, Pulte Insurance Agency —all united under the PulteGroup name.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Direct land activities at large Master Plans or multiple large-scale projects over large geographic area.
• Manage all contractors, inspectors, engineers, and master developers to maintain high standards of quality, efficiency, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Land Planning Managers on optimal planning design from project feasibility to CD approval. Review design documents, site plans, improvement plans and plats for project coordination and accuracy from schematic to CD approval stage.
• Oversee the preparation and review of bid documents, plans, and specifications. Lead the bidding process and value engineering initiatives to achieve cost efficiencies and project objectives.
• Lead the negotiation, contracting, and approval processes, ensuring all agreements align with project scope and budgetary constraints.
• Direct planning and engineering design for conformance to Master Plan as amended.
• Serve as principal liaison with regulatory agencies when preparing, modifying or obtaining approval of the comprehensive land plan or permitting.
• Review and manage utility company designs to ensure alignment with project requirements and timelines.
• Prepare and manage detailed project budgets, track expenditures, and verify job-specific invoices to ensure financial accountability and transparency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Career Level (M3)

Organizational Impact:

• Manages a team with focus on policy and strategy implementation.
• Establishes operational plans with measurable contribution towards the achievement of results of the area.
• Focus is on short-term operational plans (e.g., 1 year or less).
• Provides measurable input to new products, processes or standards in operational plans in order to implement organizational strategies.
• Typically does not have budget accountability, but may manage certain processes or projects within a defined budget set by management.

Leadership & Talent Management:

• Manages a small to mid-sized team consisting of experienced professionals.
• Leads, directs and reviews the work of team who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.
• Typically has hiring, firing, promotion and reward authority within own area, in accordance with manager review and approval.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one area.
• Typically has advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.
• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 4-6 years prior relevant experience.

Required Skills

• Not applicable

Required Licensing, Registration And/or Certifications

• Not applicable

Physical Requirements

• Not applicable

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will provide a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability that will enable the individual to have an equal opportunity to participate in the application process and to be considered for a job.

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