Strategic Land Development Lead

Cushman & Wakefield; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 134,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Development Manager to lead land development and acquisition initiatives across multiple markets. The role involves coordinating architects, engineers, and planners from concept through approvals to construction start.

You will develop tailored schedules, manage stakeholders, and ensure regulatory compliance while driving value through feasibility analyses and cost-conscious planning. Travel 25-50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in development management.
• Experience in pre-construction and land development.
• Feasibility / Due Diligence, Site Planning, Permitting, Entitlements.
• Experience pursuing site plan / zoning approvals with municipalities.
• Experience in restaurant, banking or pad site projects preferred.
• PM/PE/AIA/LEED/CMAA certifications preferred.
• Proficient in budgets and schedules; reading plans.
• Ability to travel 25-50%.

Responsibilities

• Create development schedules for land lease/acquisition with zoning status.
• Lead team of architects and engineers to confirm viability.
• Lead meetings to pursue zoning and site plan approvals.
• Manage surveys and site qualification documents.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on project progress.
• Oversee store developments and multi-state roll-outs.
• Review surveys for leasing/purchase feasibility.
• Obtain approvals from county/city/state and communicate steps.
• Ensure timelines; monitor progress; adjust dates.
• Provide value engineering ideas.
• Complete documentation and report status while traveling.

Skills

Project leadership

Site planning

Feasibility analysis

Permitting

Budget tracking

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Construction knowledge

Reading plans

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Architecture / Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

NIKU

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Development Manager to lead land development and acquisition initiatives across multiple markets. The role involves coordinating architects, engineers, and planners from concept through approvals to construction start.

You will develop tailored schedules, manage stakeholders, and ensure regulatory compliance while driving value through feasibility analyses and cost-conscious planning. Travel 25-50% is expected.