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Land Development Manager

Dream Finders Homes
Leland, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2026
Summary Of Position

The primary role of the Land Development Manager is to be responsible for overseeing development projects from pre-acquisition through closeout to ensure communities are delivered on budget and on schedule.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Assist in development-related due diligence items for potential acquisitions, including preparation of budgets, schedules, and reviewing construction drawings
  • Value engineer plans during due diligence phase and as project develops
  • Provide detailed cost analysis and schedules for projects
  • Create bid packages for consultants and trade partners
  • Negotiate projects with consultants and trade partners to achieve most economical and efficient outcome
  • Provide detailed bid analysis, in order to award contract
  • Work with local, state, and federal jurisdictions to receive necessary permits for development
  • Present community information to internal and external groups
  • Manage consultants, trade partners, governmental agencies, utility providers and others to keep projects on time and budget
  • Oversee development budgets and cash flows from project conception to closing for accountability and accuracy
  • Develop and implement systems/processes that will improve operational quality and efficiency

Experience, Skills, Knowledge

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • 3-5 Years of experience
  • Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal
  • Comfortable presenting ideas and solutions to leadership and key business partners
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills and time management skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships
  • Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Valid Driver’s license

Work Environment

  • The work environment is representative of an office/field setting
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate
  • Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are close vision. The employee is often required to sit and use their

hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies. Will be required to operate motor vehicle to travel between job sites.

In addition, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or crouch. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

Note: This document describes the minimum, essential duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, effort, and working conditions of the position. It in no way implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the incumbent. Workers are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related functions requested by a supervisor or manager. Successful performance requires that the incumbent possess and utilize the abilities and skills described. All functions are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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