Land Development Project Manager

Company Description United Business Real Estate connects businesses, investors, and land buyers with commercial, industrial, and other real estate opportunities throughout the Salt Lake and Tooele area. The company focuses on helping clients identify properties that align with their goals, whether they are building, investing, or expanding operations. United Business Real Estate emphasizes a straightforward process, clear communication, and honest guidance. The team is dedicated to helping clients put land to work in ways that create long-term value and sustainable growth.

Role Description The Land Development Project Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in South Jordan, UT. This position is responsible for managing land and site development projects from initial concept through construction and closeout, including coordinating site plans, permitting, and compliance with local regulations. The Land Development Project Manager will oversee project budgets and schedules, collaborate with engineers, surveyors, contractors, and local agencies, and ensure effective communication with co-workers and executive staff. Daily tasks include direct responsibility over a project management suite including configuration, multiple projects, gantt charts, reviewing design documents, conducting site visits, managing risks and issues, and preparing progress reports and recommendations for project improvements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in land development and site development, including managing projects from planning through completion.
• Ability to interpret and coordinate site plans and related technical documentation with design and construction teams.
• Knowledge of stormwater management practices, regulatory requirements, and site infrastructure planning.
• Manage entitlement through civil engineers, surveyors, and land-use consultants.
• Bid, contract, and manage contractors; control change orders, lien waivers, and approved payments.
• Proficiency in budgeting, cost tracking, and financial oversight for development projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, urban planning, real estate development, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong project management, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and public agencies.
• Experience with local zoning, permitting processes, and land use regulations in Utah is preferred.
• Proficiency with relevant software tools (e.g., project management platforms, Microsoft Office; exposure to CAD or GIS is a plus), including utilizing AI as a tool.

What you bring

• 5 years managing land development, site work, or commercial construction projects.

• Experience running several projects at once, each with its own schedule and budget.

• Daily use of a project management platform such as Procore, Monday.com, Asana, or Smartsheet.

• Ability to read civil and site plans and sequence utilities, grading, and drainage.