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Land Development Project Manager - Residential - McLean VA

McLean, Illinois Permanent USD140,000 - USD170,000 per year View Job Description
Join a growing land development team responsible for managing residential communities from raw land through finished lot delivery. This field-based role offers the opportunity to oversee major subdivision development projects, coordinate with multiple jurisdictions, and play a key role in the future leadership of the organization.
  • Step into a succession-track role with VP growth potential
  • Lead high-profile residential developments across VA and MD

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing residential development organization with a strong portfolio of projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. They are actively investing in future leadership and offer employees the opportunity to make a lasting impact on large-scale community developments from inception through completion.

Job Description

  • Manage residential land development projects from site acquisition support through completed lot delivery.
  • Oversee all phases of physical site development, including clearing, demolition, grading, utility installation, roadway construction, and infrastructure turnover.
  • Coordinate development activities with civil engineers, surveyors, utility providers, contractors, and government agencies.
  • Review and interpret engineering plans, grading plans, utility plans, permits, and construction documents.
  • Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, cash flow forecasts, contracts, bid packages, and change orders.
  • Monitor construction progress to ensure compliance with approved plans, jurisdictional requirements, and quality standards.
  • Manage erosion and sediment control programs and stormwater management infrastructure throughout construction.
  • Coordinate directly with agencies such as VDOT, Maryland SHA, and local county departments to secure approvals and maintain project compliance.
  • Lead contractor meetings, resolve field issues, and drive projects toward critical milestones and completion dates.
  • Simultaneously manage multiple residential development projects across Northern Virginia and Maryland markets.
  • Provide regular project updates to senior leadership and contribute to long-term development planning efforts.
  • Support the continued growth of the land development department through best practices, process improvements, and leadership initiatives.



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.

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

Requirements to Apply

  • 5+ years of direct residential land development experience.
  • Proven experience managing subdivision and community development projects from raw land through finished lots.
  • Strong understanding of residential site development, infrastructure construction, and public improvement standards.
  • Experience working within multiple jurisdictions, preferably including Fairfax County, Fauquier County, Loudoun County, and/or Montgomery County.
  • Demonstrated experience overseeing:
    • Site clearing and demolition
    • Earthwork and grading
    • Stormwater management systems
    • Water, sewer, and utility installation
    • Roadway construction
    • Erosion and sediment control
    • Infrastructure turnover and lot delivery
  • Ability to read and interpret civil engineering, grading, and utility plans.
  • Experience managing budgets, schedules, bidding processes, contracts, and cash flow projections.
  • Strong contractor management and field leadership experience.
  • Knowledge of VDOT, Maryland SHA, and local development requirements is highly preferred.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.



What's on Offer

5 Reasons Someone Would Want to Apply

  • Clear succession path into future senior leadership and VP-level opportunities.
  • Opportunity to oversee impactful residential communities from raw land to completed neighborhoods.
  • Join a growing development group with an expanding project portfolio.
  • Work on diverse, high-visibility projects across premier Northern Virginia and Maryland markets.
  • Enjoy substantial ownership and autonomy while partnering directly with experienced executive leadership.



Contact
Victoria Grady
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7144973

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Site Manager
Industry
Property
Where
McLean
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Victoria Grady
Job Reference
JN-112026-7144973
 

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