About the role
Overview
Drees Homes is a family-owned home builder with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we've cared for our employees and customers— earning recognition as the 18th largest privately owned builder in the country and building a culture of long-tenured employees.
We are proud to be a five-time U.S. Best Managed Company (2022–2026), a distinction sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, and to be Great Place to Work® certified for the past four years.
Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability, and success.
Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees operates in twelve metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati (including Northern Kentucky), Cleveland, and Columbus, Ohio; Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities/Qualifications
National homebuilder with a superb reputation as a leader and innovator in the industry is seeking a
Land Development Manager
for our WDC Division with communities in VA and MD areas.
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic
Land Development Manager
to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the full lifecycle of land development—from site analysis and entitlement to construction coordination and HOA oversight. Your leadership will ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of finished lots that align with our division’s long-term growth strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Site Analysis
Collaborate with leadership to develop five-year lot forecast
Evaluate potential sites for development feasibility and product fit
Entitlement and Zoning
Represent the company in zoning and entitlement matters
Manage consultants for land planning and preliminary design
Engineering and Design
Oversee civil, soils, and environmental engineering
Ensure regulatory compliance and manage design approvals
Budgeting and Bidding
Prepare and manage development budgets
Solicit and evaluate construction bids and negotiate contracts
Construction Oversight
Monitor field execution and approve change orders
Track and secure permits to avoid delays
Bond and HOA Management
Manage bond tracking and release
Draft HOA documents and chair meetings during declarant control
Reporting and Coordination
Maintain development documentation and lead internal meetings
Approve invoices and manage subdivision restrictions
Knowledge and Skills
- Proven experience in land development, civil engineering, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of zoning, permitting, and environmental regulations
- Excellent project management, budgeting, and negotiation skills
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external consultants
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Design, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Real Estate Development related field
- Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office - Teams, Excel, Word
- Experience with Bluebeam is helpful
- P remier Benefits to Support YOU -
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, dental and vision
Life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance
Wellness rewards
401(k) savings plan
Profit Sharing
Paid time off increasing with tenure
Tuition reimbursement
- Long and short disability and Parental leave
- Employee discount program on the purchase of a Drees Home
- Employee Assistance Program and much more!
- Ready to build the future with us? Apply now and bring your expertise to a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in land development.
- Excellent salary and bonus potential.
- Join a special team what works together to make Drees Homes a successful company and a rewarding place to work!
Summary
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Work Place
To learn more about Drees Homes, please visit our website – www.dreeshomes.com.