One of my top residential home builders is actively searching for a Land Development Manager! This highly respected builder is known for prioritizing mentorship, employee growth, and professional development.
The Land Development Manager will be responsible for acquiring undeveloped land or finished lots for new residential communities. This role requires close collaboration with property owners, brokers, land developers, city officials, and internal teams to drive land acquisition strategies forward.
Key Responsibilities of the Land Development Manager:
Coordinate, secure, and organize land acquisition leads
Respond to all new lead sources and perform initial outreach
Conduct title and municipal research; initiate cold calls on potential land deals
Facilitate meetings with sellers and/or their representatives
Provide detailed property info, terms, and contact details to leadership
Prepare Letters of Intent (LOIs) and negotiate purchase contracts
Maintain strong relationships with land developers, brokers, and landowners
Underwrite and analyze financials for each development opportunity
Communicate regularly with city officials and stakeholders
Travel overnight as needed
Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner
Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in residential construction or land development
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, real estate, or related field preferred
Strong communication skills – written and verbal
Exceptional organizational skills with a high attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Land Development Manager, I’d love to connect!
📞 Call/text Lindsay Fitzpatrick at 605-403-5147
📧 Email: lindsay.fitzpatrick@gogpac.com
All inquiries are completely confidential.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
