Senior Land Development Manager Full Time

Hillwood Properties is seeking an experienced Senior Land Development Manager to join our growing team at AllianceTexas in North Fort Worth, Texas. The Manager will support all aspects of the land development lifecycle, with a focus on entitlement, mixed-use planning, infrastructure planning, and execution. This individual will play a key role in guiding projects through municipal approvals, supporting acquisition due diligence, and coordinating across internal teams and consultants to deliver high-quality, well-executed commercial and industrial developments. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in land development, planning, or civil engineering, with a proven ability to manage complex processes, timelines, and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities:

Entitlements & Planning

Lead and support zoning, platting, Planned Development (PD) amendments, development agreements, and permitting processes.
Coordinate with city staff, legal counsel, and internal teams to ensure timely approvals.
Prepare and manage entitlement materials, schedules, and governing documents, including design guidelines and Covenants Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs).
Support land and infrastructure planning efforts for new or existing mixed-use development areas which blend and balance various types of retail, office, and multifamily with unique open spaces and sense of place where appropriate and industrial uses.
Lead consultants in preparation of master infrastructure budgets during early planning phases.

Due Diligence & Acquisition Support

Oversee site due diligence efforts including infrastructure, environmental, and title review.
Manage third-party consultants conducting surveys, geotechnical, environmental, and utility assessments.
Lead consultants in preparation and evaluation of property acquisition budgets for development.
Compile findings into actionable summaries to support acquisition decisions.

Project Management & Execution

Develop and manage comprehensive project budgets and schedules from planning through closeout for various infrastructure and amenity projects.
Oversee consultant scopes, fees, and deliverables ensuring adherence to timelines and cost expectations.
Prepare project status reports, budget updates, and internal presentations for executive teams.
Support coordination during construction, including permitting, utility coordination, and final inspections.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service focus.
• Strong market orientation with a focus on project management and team leadership.
• Technical proficiency in, engineering, planning and site construction along with strong knowledge of financial, accounting, and regulatory law.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethics, with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Strategic, market-savvy thinker with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to foster respectful, professional relationships in an inclusive environment.
• Able to present both positive and challenging news professionally, commanding respect across teams.
• Independent, self-motivated, capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Composed and even-tempered during business activities.
• Trusted relationship-builder with a reputation as someone others “want to do business with.
• “Proficient in MS Office, Box, project management software, and Salesforce.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preference for fields in real estate, civil engineering, urban planning or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of land development & diligence experience, preferably for commercial/mixed-use and industrial development.
• Proven track record in ground-up development.
• Familiarity with municipal processes, including plan reviews and document processing.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing contractor and consultant proposals, agreements, and contracts.

Source: Hillwood Career Page

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