Land Development Manager

David Weekley Homes • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

David Weekley Homes is seeking a Land Development Manager for its Charleston division. The role supports the growth and profitability goals of the Land and Home Building Teams by guiding residential land opportunities from initial evaluation through lot delivery. The manager promotes strategic alignment and collaboration across cross-functional partners to support the division’s growth and direction.

The Land Development Manager evaluates proposed land acquisitions, oversees due diligence and project underwriting, and manages residential lot development in new communities. The role works with land leaders, analysts, outside developers, joint venture partners, and other external parties to assess feasibility, prepare and maintain financial projections, and oversee projects from acquisition through lot delivery. It also supports land planning and pre-planning and reviews development invoices.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in residential land development involving entitlement, due diligence, budgeting, and lot delivery.
• Financially attuned, confident working with proformas and spreadsheets, and able to turn data into actionable insights.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CAD, with the ability to adapt to various tools and systems.
• Detail-oriented and analytical, with the ability to interpret civil and architectural plans accurately.
• Flexible and responsive, with a willingness to travel and stay engaged where the work is happening.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, real estate, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of residential lots in new communities.
• Participate in due diligence review, underwriting, and approvals for proposed land acquisitions.
• Manage and oversee outside parties—including engineers, planners, contractors, city representatives, and joint venture partners—to support land acquisition and lot development objectives.
• Work with the VP of Land and Land Acquisition Managers to assess the feasibility of potential land purchases.
• Review budgets for potential land purchases and work with the Land Financial Analyst to prepare project proformas for different acquisition and development scenarios.
• Produce proforma and budget projections for potential deals and maintain projections quarterly throughout each project's life.
• Manage and oversee active projects from acquisition through lot delivery.
• Oversee fee developers and joint venture partners working on outside-developed projects.
• Support Land Acquisition Managers with strategic thinking, land planning ideas, pre-planning, and development cost information during conceptual and planning phases.
• Review and approve development-related invoices monthly.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with a discretionary 8% match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Profit sharing
• Vacation, paid holidays, and PTO
• New home discount for team members and family
• College scholarship program
• Community outreach
• Sabbaticals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed