Director of Land Development in Vinings

Job Description

Director of Land Development 

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Land Development to lead and manage all aspects of our land development operations. This role requires a hands-on leader with deep expertise in land acquisition, entitlements, engineering, permitting, and construction management. The ideal candidate will be a strong collaborator with the ability to drive projects from concept to completion while maintaining schedule, budget, and quality standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8+ yearse of experience in land devleopment- residential 
• Strong understanding of negoitations, project leadership, and financial analysis
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsible for:

• Lead and oversee entire land devleopment process, from due diligence and acqusition through design, entilements, permitting, construction, and turnover
• Direct internal teams and third-party consultants- civil engineers, contractors
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, scopes of work, and code compliance
• Represent the company in municipal meetings, neighborhood outreach, and agency negotiations

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Exposure to a variety of construction projects

 *Confidential application process*

Please send your resume to Megan Cantone at megan.cantone@gogpac.com or call/text 605-610-1570 to discuss in more detail.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.