Land Development Project Manager

Land Development Project Manager DEZ Development

LLC - 5.0

Happy Valley, OR Job Details $80,000 - $120,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Civil engineering Construction negotiation Construction project management Working on construction projects in a civil infrastructure role Construction stakeholder communication Managing projects Full Job Description As our Land Development Project Manager, you will hold the keys to the kingdom. This is a comprehensive, full-lifecycle role. You won't just pass papers or just manage dirt; you will champion our projects through both the front-end entitlement process and the physical, heavy-civil site development phase . You will be the vital bridge turning raw acreage into award-winning communities.

Compensation:

$80,000 - $120,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

Entitlements Approvals:

Navigate local jurisdictions across the Greater Portland Metro area. Secure zoning changes, land-use approvals, and site-development permits within critical timelines.

Physical Site Development:

Take charge of the field. Coordinate grading, heavy civil earthwork, wet/dry utilities, and paving. Ensure the site is physically delivered to our homebuilding teams on time and within budget.

Consultant Vendor Leadership:

Direct civil engineers, traffic consultants, environmental experts, and heavy civil contractors. You aren't just a coordinator—you are driving the bus.

Budgeting Scheduling:

Build, track, and optimize master project schedules and development budgets, proactively mitigating risks and controlling costs before they impact the bottom line.

Qualifications:

Experience:

3+ years of hands-on project management experience handling both land entitlements and physical site construction/civil development.

Local Savvy:

Strong familiarity with the Pacific Northwest regulatory landscape, local jurisdictions, and permitting processes (experience with local stormwater, grading, and utility district compliance is highly valued).

Technical Literacy:

Ability to confidently read, interpret, and redline civil engineering plans, utility layouts, and landscape designs. The "Grit"

Factor:

A business mindset. You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you are trusted to make executive decisions without waiting for layers of corporate approval.

Communication:

The ability to negotiate effectively with city councils and planners, and hold civil contractors accountable on-site. About Company We don't just build subdivisions; we shape the landscape of the Pacific Northwest. Fresh off being named the 2025 Builder of the Year by the Home Building Association of Greater Portland and recognized for our premier showcase homes in the prestigious Street of Dreams , DEZ Development LLC is a fast-paced, highly collaborative team. DEZ Development LLC offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. You will have the chance to work in a dynamic and innovative environment, contributing to the success of our exciting projects. Ready to build a career with the Northwest's premier builder? Apply today by submitting your resume and a brief summary of a project you successfully took from raw land to finished lots.