Job Description
Hiring : VP of Land Development | Dallas, TX
$190,000 – $220,000 , plus performance incentives and benefits
I'm managing a confidential search for a Vice President of Land Development to oversee large-scale, horizontal residential development across the Dallas–Fort Worth metro.
This is a senior leadership role focused on delivering complex, multi-phase land assets, from entitlement through infrastructure, on high-impact residential and mixed-use projects. The company is well-capitalized, with a strong development pipeline and long-term land holdings.
Position Overview
The VP of Land Development will be responsible for :
- Leading all phases of land development including due diligence, entitlements, planning, civil design, horizontal construction, and delivery
- Securing zoning changes, development agreements, utility coordination, and permits through city and county agencies
- Managing external consultants (civil, environmental, landscape, geotech) and ensuring all scopes are delivered on time and in compliance
- Overseeing project budgets, draw processes, infrastructure reimbursements, and municipal coordination
- Serving as the primary point of contact with municipalities, MUDs / PIDs, engineering teams, and internal stakeholders
- Driving community planning - yield studies, open space planning, signage / monumentation, and amenity coordination
Ideal Background
8–12+ years of experience in land development, entitlement, or infrastructure delivery (preferably in large residential subdivisions or mixed-use communities)Strong technical understanding of civil engineering plans and horizontal construction fundamentalsProven track record managing city approvals, platting, and dry utility coordinationBased in Dallas / Fort Worth with local municipal knowledge and consultant networkBachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (Master’s or MBA preferred)📩 If you're interested or know someone who fits the profile, feel free to reach out or send a resume directly for a confidential discussion.