Land Manager in Columbia

Date Posted: Saturday, July 19, 2025

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Land Development Manager

Full-Time | Columbia, SC | Competitive Compensation + Benefits

A growing residential development group is seeking a Land Development Manager to oversee site prep and horizontal development for upcoming build-for-rent and build-for-sale projects in the Columbia market.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Manage day-to-day land development activities from pre-con to final turnover

  • Coordinate with civil engineers, municipalities, and utility providers

  • Oversee site work: grading, utilities, paving, erosion control, etc.

  • Monitor schedules, budgets, and contractor performance

  • Conduct regular site visits to ensure quality and compliance

  • Support permitting and approvals process

What We're Looking For:

  • 6+ years of experience in land or site development

  • Strong understanding of civil construction and residential infrastructure

  • Familiarity with local codes, permitting, and utility coordination in SC

  • Ability to manage multiple sites and contractors effectively

  • Detail-oriented, organized, and solutions-driven

Contact Jalen Thompson directly at (605)705-3304 for a confidential conversation. 

All inquiries are kept 100% confidential.

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.