A three-generation commitment to community, ethics and professionalism has earned a Southwest Florida builder national recognition for its business. As its growth continues, this organization is seeking a land development manager to build on its communities’ reputation for value and quality of life. This position offers competitive compensation, plus the career potential of a closely held organization that values both its team members and its exceptional standing in the region.

Reporting to the vice president of land development, the new manager will enjoy a broad scope of responsibilities to ensure projects succeed. These include development of budgets and schedules while managing cash flow as projects move forward. He or she will help hire and manage third-party experts producing surveys, studies and additional data to establish budgetary guidelines. The development manager also will work closely with the planning team to assist with due diligence, product design and site plans. Permitting and utility construction scheduling will fall within this professional’s duties, as will the change-order process.

Minimum qualifications for this role include a relevant bachelor’s degree and five years in residential land development or planning. The successful candidate will have experience in related bidding, entitlement and construction processes. Managing projects from end to end also will require financial acumen and excellent communication skills. This organization hires carefully for culture and places a high value on professionalism, integrity, collaboration and commitment to the community.

Christopher Frederick Search Consultants, a trusted national executive search firm, has been retained to help find the right person to join this prestigious builder. If you feel your ambition and land expertise would make a good fit, contact firm principal Chris Hingle at (713) 961-5582, email him at chingle@chrisfred.com or visit www.chrisfred.com.