Senior Land Development Manager

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Job Title: Senior Land Development Manager

Company: Hayden Homes

Location: Operates in one or more regions (Redmond, Oregon / Tri-Cities, Washington / Spokane, Washington / Boise, Idaho)

Career Area: Land Development

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Planning, or Construction Management preferred

Experience: 10+ years of land development experience in progressively responsible positions or equivalent combination of education and experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role

Travel: Daily travel within local and regional areas

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How You Will Contribute

The Senior Land Development Manager will manage all Forward Planning and Land Development Teams in multiple assigned regions, ensuring communities are developed on time, within budget, and meet the company’s quality standards. This position applies exceptional leadership and project management skills to all aspects of the land development process, including entitlement, engineering, and infrastructure installation.

• Team Leadership – Provides strategic leadership to the Forward Planning and Land Development Team. Coaches and develops team members, through training, feedback, and ongoing communication.
• Forward Planning & Land Development Management
  • Partner with and support regional land development teams by providing technical expertise during due diligence, evaluating project estimates, conducting site visits, and ensuring clear communication and coordination with internal stakeholders and external partners.
  • Represent the company through active participation in committee meetings, public hearings, and community events—building relationships with government agencies, brokers, developers, and trade partners while providing regular project updates and identifying risks or challenges to leadership.
• Department Administration and Compliance
  • Ensure land development operations comply with company policies, safety standards, HOA requirements, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations through regular audits, inspections, and oversight.
  • Develop, recommend, and implement construction guidelines, best practices, and corrective actions to maintain quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance across regional projects.
• Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Oversee and monitor regional land development budgets, cash flow, and financial reporting to ensure projects meet financial targets, maintain accurate forecasts, and support timely bond reductions and releases.
  • Provide guidance and oversight to Regional Land Development Managers on bidding practices, contract negotiations, and budget management through audits, coaching, and regular financial reviews.
• Schedule Performance – Oversee all land development schedules and key project milestones across regions, ensuring the team is on track and in alignment with company and regional goals.

Success in this role will be achieved by effectively planning, monitoring, and analyzing operational performance to ensure timely and efficient execution across all development activities. The individual will consistently lead their Regional Land Development teams to deliver lots according to the annual business plan, manage budgets within approved limits, and drive revenue growth while maintaining strong regional profitability. Equally important, they will champion processes and partnerships that enhance the overall homebuyer experience, reflected in high satisfaction scores and positive regional performance outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Landscape Architecture, Planning, or Construction Management.

• Professional Engineering license preferred but not required.
• Knowledge and understanding of heavy civil construction contracting processes, methods, and cost analysis.
• Knowledge of residential infrastructure and building construction.
• Knowledge and understanding of land use entitlement and land division laws, processes, and…