Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Compensation: $110,000+ annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished and driven Land Development Project Manager to oversee and manage the full cycle of land development projects in the greater Salt Lake City area. This individual will play a critical role in transforming raw land into thriving communities, ensuring projects are executed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all applicable regulations and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will possess a refined understanding of engineering principles, municipal coordination, site design, permitting, construction processes, and stakeholder engagement. This is a leadership role that requires both technical acumen and strategic foresight.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Direct all phases of land development projects—from due diligence and entitlement through design, permitting, construction, and turnover.

• Site Feasibility & Due Diligence: Evaluate potential land acquisitions with respect to topography, environmental conditions, access, utility infrastructure, zoning, and regulatory constraints.

• Entitlements & Permitting: Coordinate with municipalities, agencies, consultants, and legal teams to secure zoning approvals, plats, and permits.

• Design Oversight: Manage civil engineering consultants in the preparation of site plans, grading, drainage, and utility designs.

• Construction Management: Oversee onsite development activities including earthwork, utilities, roadways, and stormwater infrastructure. Ensure alignment with project specifications and municipal standards.

• Budget & Schedule Control: Prepare and manage detailed project budgets, schedules, and cash flows. Monitor expenditures and progress, proactively addressing risks and delays.

• Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as the point of contact between internal teams, contractors, consultants, utility companies, and local jurisdictions.

• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure projects comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as corporate design and construction standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or related field (P.E. license preferred but not required).

• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in land development project management.

• Deep knowledge of site design, grading, drainage, utility infrastructure, and entitlement processes.

• Strong working relationships with local municipalities, utility providers, and consultants in the Salt Lake City region.

• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Procore) and civil design software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam) preferred.

• Exceptional communication, leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

• Opportunity to shape the physical and economic landscape of one of the fastest-growing regions in the country

• Collaborative, forward-thinking team with a focus on innovation and excellence

Apply today to be part of a dynamic organization committed to creating thriving, sustainable communities across the Wasatch Front and beyond.