Land Development Manager
NVR
Naperville, IL · Posted October 1, 2026
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About the job
As a Land Development Manager with Ryan Homes, an NVR company, you will be responsible for daily land development management, including monitoring the Community Land Use Approvals and Development Improvements for all communities NVR has under contract with third party development companies, as well as assisting in expediting the process for communities opening for sales.
Primary Responsibilities
Assist the division and NVR developer partners in understanding requirements involved in the Subdivision Approval and Development Improvement process
Identify bottlenecks and potential delays early and provide solutions and focus in order to meet planned community sales opening dates.
Participate in due diligence studies on new acquisitions.
Maintain company standard database to track the status of each community through the municipal approval process and land development process.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required, degree in Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field preferred
3+ years of experience in Land Development
Life at NVR
As the parent company of Ryan Homes , NVHomes and Heartland Homes , NVR is a Top 5 US homebuilder that has been helping families build their happily ever after since 1948. All of our roles here at NVR, whether you are in the field or in the office, allow you to make a major impact in the lives of those who are looking to achieve home ownership. Our management team is tenured and talented (nearly 80% of them promoted from within), so you will have mentors who can share their knowledge, provide career guidance and encourage your success.
Our comprehensive benefits package also includes New Home Purchase Discount and a Mortgage and Settlement Services Discount when purchasing one of our homes.
View more about our exceptional culture and benefits at https://www.nvrcareers.com/
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Testing and Credit Check are required. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States, as NVR does not provide visa sponsorships.
This position pays $115,000 - $150,000 per year and may also be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of performance criteria. Individual pay is determined by factors including the candidate’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, and location.