Director of Land Development

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Director of Land Development with strong experience in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field. This role requires a candidate with at least five years of experience in land development and site construction, demonstrating expertise in earthwork, utilities, stormwater, and roadway construction. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing site contractors and job sites, along with experience working with inspectors and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

Manage all site development work from NPDES approval through project completion, including earthwork, utilities, paving, stormwater facilities, and erosion control.Deliver pads, utilities, roads, and all infrastructure to the homebuilding team on schedule and ready for vertical construction.Oversee site contractors daily, maintain strong working relationships, and ensure an orderly, well-organized job site at all times.Keep all site work on budget according to the executed site contract; enforce contract terms, quantities, and scope in the field.Review contractor pay applications and scrutinize all change order requests; enforce the contract and reject change orders that are not justified by scope, quantity, or field conditions.Maintain the full land development schedule and resolve field issues quickly to keep work advancing.Coordinate all required testing and inspections, including compaction tests, utility testing, paving cores, basin certifications, and all inspections by Township, County, DEP, Conservation District, and utility authorities.Ensure compliance with approved land development plans, NPDES permits, erosion and sediment control requirements, and stormwater regulations.Manage utility company coordination for water, sewer, gas, electric, and communications installations.Maintain accurate field documentation including daily logs, redline plans, quantity tracking, and photo records.Drive the full dedication process: oversee as-built preparation, punch lists, utility authority sign-offs, Township inspections, road acceptance, and all final approvals.Provide clear weekly reporting to the corporate office on progress, budget performance, and risks.Assist the acquisitions and entitlement team during pre-development by evaluating site constraints, reviewing early engineering concepts, and advising on efficient plan layouts.

Essential Skills

Degree in Civil Engineering, construction management, or related field.At least 5 years of experience in land development and site construction.Strong experience with earthwork, utilities, stormwater, and roadway construction.Experience managing site contractors and job sites.Experience with inspectors and regulatory agencies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Proficiency in Civil 3D.Knowledge of NPDES regulations.Project management skills.Experience in home building and development.Familiarity with construction and underground utilities.Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Radnor, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

full scale benefits, dental vision, 401k, bonus

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Radnor,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026.

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