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Metric Geo lists this Land Development Manager opportunity in tampa, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Land Development Manager – Residential Development Metric Geo | Tampa Bay Area, Florida, United States (On-site)
About the Job:
We're looking for an experienced Land Development Manager to oversee residential land development projects throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, and Hernando counties . This opportunity is ideal for an experienced land development professional with a strong background managing projects from planning and permitting through horizontal development and delivery to construction
This opportunity is with a large, well-established residential homebuilder with a significant presence throughout the Tampa Bay market. The title is flexible at the Manager, Director, or VP level depending on experience and background.
What You'll Do:
Manage residential land development projects from planning through completion and turnover
Oversee project budgets, schedules, development timelines, and key milestones
Coordinate engineers, consultants, contractors, municipalities, utility providers, and internal teams
Manage site development, grading, utilities, roads, drainage, and infrastructure improvements
Oversee permitting, approvals, inspections, and municipality coordination
Review development plans, budgets, contracts, bids, schedules, and project documentation
Manage contractors and consultants while ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget
Identify and resolve development challenges to minimize delays and cost impacts
Monitor projects through horizontal development and successful turnover to construction
Maintain strong communication with internal leadership and cross-functional teams throughout the development process.
What We're Looking For:
5–20 years of overall experience , including at least 5 years of land development experience
Strong background in residential land development preferred; relevant multifamily or commercial development experience may also be considered.
Experience managing budgets, schedules, contractors, consultants, infrastructure, and project delivery
Strong understanding of horizontal development, utilities, grading, roads, drainage, permitting, and site infrastructure
Experience coordinating with engineers, municipalities, contractors, utility providers, and internal teams
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities throughout the development lifecycle.
Professional Engineer (PE) license is not required.
Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Hillsborough, Pasco, or Hernando County
Why This Role Is Exciting:
Join a major residential homebuilder with an established presence throughout the Tampa Bay market. You'll oversee significant land development projects across Hillsborough, Pasco, and Hernando counties and have the opportunity to join at the Manager, Director, or VP level depending on your experience.
You'll also work alongside an experienced Land Development Manager who has been with the organization for approximately 10 years and will remain with the company to help train and support the incoming hire , providing strong continuity as you transition into the role.
Compensation:
Base salary up to approximately $125K , depending on experience.
Strong bonus potential as part of the overall compensation package.
Senior-level candidates may have the potential to earn $200K+ in total compensation
Requirements Added by the Job Poster:
Minimum 5 years of land development experience
Residential land development experience strongly preferred
Experience managing horizontal development and infrastructure
Strong knowledge of budgets, schedules, permitting, utilities, grading, roads, and drainage
Experience managing contractors, consultants, engineers, and municipalities
Strong leadership and project management skills
Must live in or relocate to Hillsborough, Pasco, or Hernando County
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Worksite address
tampa, FL, 33601, US
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