Land Development Manager - Neal Communities

Neal Communities•Sarasota, FL

60d

About The Position

Neal Communities is proud to be recognized as the 2025 Top Workplace in Sarasota & Manatee Counties. We're looking for a seasoned Land Development Manager to lead projects from site selection to completion. In this role, you'll oversee budgets, schedules, permits, and contractors while coordinating with planning, engineering, and government agencies to deliver high-quality, strategically developed communities.

Requirements

Five to seven years in land development and entitlement planning in the home-building industry
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Business Accounting, or Construction Management
Proven experience in land development management, including site selection, due diligence, entitlements, and construction oversight
Excellent project management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex development challenges effectively
Effective organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Computer proficiency
Detail-oriented with a strong sense of urgency

Responsibilities

Budgeting: Creates and maintains budgets for projects during feasibility to completion. Maintain cash flow for the project's forecasted expenses in accordance with organizational goals
Schedules: Develops, maintains, and manages schedules for projects and executes activities within the appropriate time frames
Supervises: Helps select capable professionals to provide quality data and analysis related to land development activities as needed within established budgetary guidelines
Identifies site constrictions: Identifies site conditions, including soils, environmental, habitat, etc., and impacts on development capabilities
Manages: The development and delivery of projects consistent with the organization's needs. Coordinates with various contractors and consultants
Coordinates with planning: Ensures input is provided by the planning and site development division and aids in coordinating product design
Documents: Oversees the required documentation for project permitting and completion
Maintains control over payments: Validates payment applications from consultants and contractors for projects under direct supervision
Government agencies and community: Coordinate as necessary with the municipal staff and agencies
Permits: Manages the application and receipt of all necessary permits required for land development activity
Schedules utility construction: Coordinate and schedule utility construction in accordance with the approved engineering plans
Processes change orders: Validates scope changes and budget changes for projects under direct supervision
Scopes of work: Develops and manages the appropriate scope of work for civil and all land development activities
Bidding work: Chooses competent professional consultants and contractors to perform services to meet business needs
Quality Control: Provides quality control and plan review of all project-related documents
Due Diligence: Assists the acquisition team on due diligence for future land purchases

Benefits

Outstanding Benefits - Health Care - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
Excellent Compensation Package
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance
401(K) with Company Matching Contributions
PTO & Paid Holidays
Employer Paid ID Theft Protection
Employee Home Purchase Discount Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance
Employee Service Awards
Vendor Discount Program