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Land Development Manager

Bergenfield, New Jersey Permanent USD130,000 - USD171,000 per year View Job Description
The Civil Engineer will serve as a technical resource throughout the pre-development process, helping to assess site feasibility, coordinate engineering consultants, support entitlement efforts, and identify risks and opportunities before construction begins.
  • Room for growth within a reputable Developer!
  • Financial and Professional Advancement!

About Our Client

Major Developer and Builder in the luxury commercial, multifamily and Industrial space in NJ. High profile high-dollar figure projects and 40+ years servicing the NYC Metro area.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate potential acquisition and development sites for feasibility and development constraints
  • Review zoning, land use regulations, environmental considerations, utility availability, and site access requirements
  • Assist with conceptual site planning and site layout evaluations
  • Support due diligence efforts during land acquisition and project planning
  • Coordinate and manage outside civil engineering, surveying, traffic, environmental, and land-use consultants
  • Work closely with municipal staff, planning boards, zoning boards, and regulatory agencies during entitlement and approval processes
  • Monitor project schedules and approval milestones
  • Review consultant drawings, reports, and technical submissions
  • Identify development risks, infrastructure challenges, and opportunities for cost optimization
  • Support permit applications, entitlement packages, and agency submissions
  • Collaborate with development, construction, legal, and finance teams throughout project planning



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in land development, civil engineering, site development, or real estate development
  • Strong understanding of site development principles, grading, drainage, utilities, and infrastructure requirements
  • Experience with zoning, land use, entitlement, and permitting processes
  • Ability to review and interpret engineering plans and technical reports
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultants and stakeholders
  • Excellent project management and communication skills

What's on Offer

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required
  • Experience working for a developer, owner's representative, civil consulting firm, or land development company
  • Knowledge of municipal approval processes and entitlement procedures
  • Experience with commercial, industrial, multifamily, or mixed-use developments
Contact
Joseph Fox
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7053564

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Land Management
Industry
Property
Where
Bergenfield
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Joseph Fox
Job Reference
JN-072026-7053564
 

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