Strategic Land Development Manager — Entitlement & Delivery

The Drees Company; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life, AD&D, and critical illness

Wellness rewards

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Disability and parental leave

Employee discount on Drees Homes

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Drees Company is seeking a strategic Land Development Manager for our WDC Division with projects in VA and MD. You will lead the full lifecycle of land development, from site analysis and entitlement to construction coordination and HOA oversight.

You will guide budgeting, schedules, and cross-functional teams, ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery and regulatory compliance across complex communities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in land development, civil engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of zoning, permitting, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent project management, budgeting, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external consultants.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning and site analysis to develop five-year lot forecasts.
• Represent the company in zoning and entitlement matters; manage consultants.
• Oversee civil, soils, and environmental engineering and design approvals.
• Prepare and manage development budgets; evaluate bids and negotiate contracts.
• Monitor field execution, track permits, and ensure timely delivery.
• Manage bond tracking, HOA documents, and declarant meetings.
• Maintain development documentation and coordinate internal meetings.

Skills

Land development

Zoning & permits

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in Design, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Real Estate Development related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

The Drees Company is seeking a strategic Land Development Manager for our WDC Division with projects in VA and MD. You will lead the full lifecycle of land development, from site analysis and entitlement to construction coordination and HOA oversight.

You will guide budgeting, schedules, and cross-functional teams, ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery and regulatory compliance across complex communities.