Strategic Land Development Lead

USA Land Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Land Group seeks an experienced Land Development Project Manager to lead due diligence on land acquisitions from contract through closing, renegotiation, or termination. The role focuses on subdivision feasibility, county interactions, and risk assessment to guide purchase decisions.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years in land development, civil engineering, surveying, or real estate development, with direct county/subdivision experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with counties/municipalities strongly preferred.
• Major or minor subdivision experience preferred.
• Ability to read surveys, plats, zoning maps, GIS, and subdivision ordinances.
• Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple properties, deadlines, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manage under-contract properties through the full diligence process.
• Research zoning, subdivision rules, lot sizes, frontage, access, setbacks, and county requirements.
• Communicate with county planning, zoning, environmental health, and other departments.
• Evaluate subdivision feasibility and potential lot configurations.
• Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, soil scientists, attorneys, and other vendors.
• Review surveys, plats, soil information, easements, access, and related diligence materials.
• Coordinate perc tests, surveys, split plans, and engineering work.
• Track deadlines, vendor progress, and contract milestones.
• Identify issues that may affect cost, timing, or property value.
• Prepare findings and recommendations for internal acquisition review.
• Coordinate closing or termination once a final decision is made.

Skills

Land development

Project management

Due diligence

County coordination

Subdivision experience

GIS

Surveys

Vendor management

Communication

Job description

USA Land Group seeks an experienced Land Development Project Manager to lead due diligence on land acquisitions from contract through closing, renegotiation, or termination. The role focuses on subdivision feasibility, county interactions, and risk assessment to guide purchase decisions.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years in land development, civil engineering, surveying, or real estate development, with direct county/subdivision experience preferred.