Land Development Manager Job at Buchanan Partners, Bethesda, MD

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  • Buchanan Partners
  • Bethesda, MD

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Land Development Manager

Position Overview :

Buchanan Partners is a privately-held real estate investment and development firm that operates throughout the Greater Washington metropolitan area. Founded in entrepreneurial spirit in 1998, the firm has made over $2 billion of investments across all asset classes on behalf of its principals, institutional partners, and private clients.

A key area of expertise for the firm is land entitlement and development. Since its founding, the firm has entitled and developed over 2,000 acres, 7,000 residential units, and 7.5MM SF of commercial space. The firm’s pipeline consistently includes full-scale horizonal infrastructure development for a range of product types.

The Land Development Manager will play a vital role in supporting the land development team within our firm. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to gain hands-on experience in land acquisition, project planning and design, entitlement, and development execution. The ideal candidate will have a passion for real estate development and a strong interest in understanding the technical, legal, and financial aspects of land development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the development team during initial site planning, design, and budgeting

  • Provide on-site support for active construction projects, supervise general contractor progress, and proactively identify and resolve problems in the field

  • Monitor project progress, prepare and maintain project tracking reports, schedules, and budgets

  • Coordinate and negotiate bids, contracts, and proposals from general contractors, consultants, and other miscellaneous vendors

  • Ensure projects are developed in accordance with site plans, specifications, and contract obligations

  • Manage project permitting, bonding, and compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements

  • Assist in the oversight of the external project team (engineers, planners, consultants, legal) to advance projects through the design and approvals process

  • Participate in preliminary due diligence on potential land acquisition opportunities, including survey, utility, topographic evaluation, and site layouts

  • Maintain strong communication with external stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, and consultants

Qualifications:

  • 1-2 years of experience in land development, real estate, construction management, estimating, etc. is preferred, but not required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or a related field preferred

  • Demonstrated interest in real estate development, land planning and design, and construction

  • Ability to read architectural and engineering drawings

  • Familiarity with land use regulations, zoning laws, and environmental statutes

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Knowledge of Bluebeam, project management (e.g. Procore) and GIS software a plus

  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment, demonstrating strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely

  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive attitude

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Salary and bonus commensurate with experience

Robust benefits package including 401(k), health / dental / vision / long-term disability insurance

Job Tags

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