Senior Project Manager of Land Development

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Manager of Land Development to lead the front-end phases of commercial and industrial real estate projects in the Northeast. You will oversee site due diligence, land planning, entitlements, infrastructure coordination, and municipal approvals, coordinating with internal teams and external consultants to move projects from concept to construction readiness.

This direct-hire role offers a salary range of $160,000 to $180,000, with a Monday–Friday

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in project management role within real estate, land development or building construction

Responsibilities

• Manage early-stage development activities including site evaluation, due diligence, land planning, entitlements, permitting, and infrastructure coordination.
• Coordinate with civil engineers, land planners, architects, environmental consultants, and traffic engineers to prepare development plans.
• Serve as main contact with municipal planning boards, zoning boards, and regulatory agencies throughout entitlement process.
• Track project schedules, approval timelines, and consultant deliverables to keep projects on schedule.
• Oversee submission of site plan applications, zoning approvals, environmental reviews, and permitting packages.
• Assist in coordinating utility planning and infrastructure design (water, sewer, stormwater, road access, grading).
• Support budget development and cost tracking for sitework and entitlement-related expenses.
• Participate in project meetings and coordinate communication among internal departments and stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits, feasibility reviews, and due diligence investigations for potential development opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Land development

Job description

Senior Project Manager of Land Development

Job Title: Senior Project Manager of Land Development

Location: Connecticut or Massachusetts

Employment Type: Direct hire

Compensation: $ 160,000-180,000

Schedule: Monday- Friday

About the Opportunity:

The Senior Project Manager, Land Development will play a key role in managing the front-end phases of Acquest's commercial and industrial real estate development projects, including site due diligence, land planning, entitlements, infrastructure coordination, and municipal/environmental approvals. The Senior Project Manager will coordinate with internal development, design, and construction teams as well as external consultants, engineers, architects, and municipal stakeholders to navigate entitlement and infrastructure processes to move projects efficiently from concept to construction readiness.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage early-stage development activities including site evaluation, due diligence, land planning, entitlements, permitting, and infrastructure coordination.


• Coordinate with civil engineers, land planners, architects, environmental consultants, and traffic engineers to prepare development plans and supporting studies.


• Serve as a primary point of contact with municipal planning boards, zoning boards, and regulatory agencies throughout the entitlement process.


• Manage and track project schedules, approval timelines, and consultant deliverables to ensure projects remain on schedule.


• Oversee preparation and submission of site plan applications, zoning approvals, environmental reviews, and permitting packages.


• Assist in coordinating utility planning and infrastructure design, including water, sewer, stormwater, road access, and site grading.


• Support budget development and cost tracking for sitework, infrastructure, and entitlement-related expenses.


• Participate in project meetings and coordinate communication between internal departments, consultants, and stakeholders.


• Conduct site visits, feasibility reviews, and due diligence investigations for potential development opportunities.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability


• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries


• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work


• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

What You'll Do:

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• 7 years of experience in project management role within real estate, land development or building construction

What Sets You Apart:

• Manage early-stage development activities including site evaluation, due diligence, land planning, entitlements, permitting, and infrastructure coordination.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.