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Senior Land Development Manager in Austin

Date Posted: 30 October 2026

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Senior Land Development Manager – Austin, TX

A respected, growing homebuilder in the Austin market is looking for a Senior Land Development Manager to lead residential and mixed-use communities from raw land to finished lots. This is a high-visibility role on a team known for quality communities and long-term growth, and it comes with a competitive base, bonus and a strong benefits package.

Senior Land Development Manager Responsibilities:

  • Lead due diligence on land acquisitions, including site feasibility, utilities, zoning and environmental reviews
  • Drive entitlements, zoning and platting through municipalities and agencies
  • Oversee civil engineering design and review plans for constructability and cost
  • Manage permitting with city, county and state jurisdictions
  • Build and manage development budgets and schedules, and report on progress and variances
  • Select, manage and hold accountable consultants, engineers and site contractors
  • Take projects from raw land through horizontal construction to finished lot delivery
  • Work with acquisitions, construction, purchasing and sales teams to deliver lots on time and on budget

Senior Land Development Manager Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of land development experience with residential and/or mixed-use projects
  • Engineering background preferred (civil engineering degree a plus)
  • Professional license such as a PE preferred
  • Strong knowledge of entitlements, permitting and civil design in Central Texas
  • Proven track record managing budgets, schedules, consultants and contractors
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills with municipalities and project partners

Senior Land Development Manager Compensation & Benefits:

  • Base salary of $160,000 – $180,000
  • Bonus
  • Healthcare
  • Profit sharing
  • Additional benefits

Interested? Apply today or reach out to Alison Reierson at GPAC for a confidential conversation.

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.

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