Director of Land Development
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 185000 - 235000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Director of Land Development
Location: San Francisco CA
Compensation: $185000 $235000 base salary annual bonus
Benefits: Comprehensive health dental and vision coverage plus a 401(k) with over 5% company match
About the Role
A leading residential homebuilder is seeking a Director of Land Development to oversee all aspects of land planning entitlement and development for new communities throughout the Bay Area. This is a key leadership position responsible for driving projects from early feasibility through construction readiness while working closely with local agencies consultants and internal teams.
Responsibilities
Evaluate potential sites and guide early-stage feasibility and planning analysis
Oversee entitlement strategy timelines and approval processes with city and county officials
Manage budgets forecasts and overall project financial performance
Lead and coordinate a team of consultants engineers and planners to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables
Partner with internal departments to ensure smooth handoff from land acquisition through construction
Oversee the setup of homeowners associations and completion of related regulatory approvals
Qualifications
8 years of land development or entitlement management experience preferably in residential or mixed-use projects
Strong understanding of local jurisdictions permitting and community development processes
Proven ability to manage consultants budgets and project schedules across multiple sites
Excellent communication and negotiation skills with public agencies and private stakeholders
Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Urban Planning Construction Management or a related field
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
