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Manager Land Development

PulteGroup
Mission Viejo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026
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JOB SUMMARY:

Primary responsibility for managing field or office operations of the land development function.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Direct land activities at large Master Plan or multiple smaller projects over large geographic area
  • Manage and coordinate contractors, inspectors, engineers and master developers Review design documents, site plans, improvement plans and plats for project coordination and accuracy
  • Lead and coordinates Value Engineering Process
  • Prepare and manage budgets.
  • Verify job-specific invoices.
  • Direct planning and engineering design for conformance to Master Plan as amended from time to time
  • Serve as principal liaison with regulatory agencies when preparing, modifying or obtaining approval of the comprehensive land plan or permitting
  • Coordinate and review utility company designs
  • Lead the bidding and contracting processes

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES LEVEL: MENTOR / COACH / FEEDBACK With Direct Reports

  • Ensures appropriate staffing to meet department needs
  • Utilizes recruiting and selection tools/processes to build organizational talent Delegates work according to employee’s abilities and skills
  • Evaluates employee’s performance and plans for compensation actions in accordance with that performance
  • Provides developmental opportunities through identification of internal and external training opportunities
  • Creates opportunities for employee growth
  • Provides continuous coaching with regard to functional and leadership standards (technical skills and behaviors)

SCOPE: (decision making, size of organization, budgetary etc.)

  • Decision Impact: Division
  • Department Responsibility: Single
  • Budgetary Responsibility: Yes
  • Direct Reports: Yes
  • Indirect Reports: Yes

REQUIRED EDUCATION: (degrees, licenses, certifications, etc.)

  • Minimum Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or equivalent
  • Valid Driver’s License because driving is an essential function of this position

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: (work related, tools/equipment, software, etc.)

  • Related Functional Experience: Minimum of 5 years
  • Basic fundamental knowledge of civil, geotechnical engineering and surveying
  • Land development/homebuilding construction experience
  • Multi-tasking a requirement

PAY RANGE:

  • $123,300 - $154,100 per year
  • Hired applicant will be eligible to receive annual bonus

PulteGroup, Inc. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies (collectively, “Recruiters”) in response to job postings. If Recruiters nevertheless submit one or more unsolicited resumes to any employee at PulteGroup, Inc. or its affiliates without a valid written agreement in place for this position, it will be deemed the sole property of PulteGroup, Inc. and its affiliates. No fee will be owing or paid to Recruiters who submit unsolicited candidates, in the event the candidate is hired by PulteGroup, Inc. or its affiliates as a result of the referral, without a written agreement between PulteGroup, Inc. and through any means other than via our Applicant Tracking System.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will provide a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability that will enable the individual to have an equal opportunity to participate in the application process and to be considered for a job.

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