How to hire a land developer

How to hire a land developer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step land developer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a land developer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new land developer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a land developer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a land developer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a land developer that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of land developers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Land Developer	Description	Hourly rate
   Land Developer	Property, real estate, and community association managers take care of the many aspects of residential, commercial, or industrial properties. They make sure the property is well maintained, has a nice appearance, and preserves its resale or leasing value.	$27-53
   Leasing Consultant	A Leasing Consultant specializes in helping property owners secure tenants for their rental properties. Most of the responsibilities include coordinating with landlords to find suitable occupants, posting rental notices and advertisements on various platforms, and monitor the quality of every rental property... Show more	$12-18
   Communications Manager	A communications manager is responsible for overseeing a company or organization's public relations by devising various strategies and finding new opportunities. They must craft and produce marketing materials such as campaigns, advertisements, newsletters, social media engagements, and press releases to shape and improve a brand or company... Show more	$25-58

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Civil 3D
   • Civil Engineering
   • Development Projects
   • Site Development
   • Real Estate
   • CAD
   • HOA
   • Site Work
   • Financial Statements
   • GIS
   • Payroll
   • Construction Management
   • Construction Projects
   • Photoshop

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and coordinate creation of all HOA documents and set-up.
   • Complete development landscape construction and HOA maintenance contracts.
   • Work with Microsoft office, excel, power point and Quickbooks.
   • Perform the entire logical task to in co-operate the GIS functionality into the system.
   • Direct and coordinate the total company financial planning and budget management functions - including total oversight of the budget management program.
   • Direct and coordinate the total company financial planning and budget management functions - including total oversight of the budget management program.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your land developer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A land developer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, land developers' average salary in hawaii is 37% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level land developers earn 48% less than senior-level land developers.
   • Certifications. A land developer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a land developer's salary.

   Average land developer salary

   $80,553yearly

   $38.73 hourly rate

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   Entry-level land developer salary

   $58,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

4. Writing a land developer job description

   A land developer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a land developer job description:

   Land developer job description example

   About the Position
   
   VHB's Northeastern University Co-op - Worcester, MA is designed to introduce Northeastern students into the workforce. The program will build essential professional skills by offering opportunities for hands-on learning in a supportive yet challenging environment. The intern program is designed to round out participants' academic learning with real world experience and help them explore related areas of practice to find the best fit for their career path.
   
   Northeastern University Co-op term runs from January - June 2023.
   
   Land Development engineers require a variety of skills to develop ideas and creative solutions that help make challenging development projects a reality. We are there at every stage of a project; from preliminary research, site survey, conceptual/final design, and permitting, all the way through construction. We work closely with VHBers across disciplines, and consultants to ensure a project fulfills the needs of our client.
   
   Responsibilities
   
   + Collaborate with numerous VHB staff, clients, and consultants to advance projects in a timely manner
   
   + Assist in development of planning and engineering solutions
   
   + Assist in data mining and visualization
   
   + Perform analysis of data or calculations
   
   + Perform field data collection and other on-site project support activities
   
   + Prepare written documents, summarize information collected by others, and assemble reports
   
   Skills and Abilities
   
   + Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
   
   + Team oriented with strong capability to work independently
   
   + Self-motivated with attention to detail
   
   + A strong work ethic with the desire to learn and achieve
   
   + Knowledge of drawing and mapping tools such as AutoCAD and GIS
   
   + Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) required
   
   Qualifications
   
   + Currently pursuing a degree in engineering or a related field
   
   + Strong interest in transportation, land development, urban design, real estate, environmental, institutional, or energy sector
   
   + Ability to work on a computer remotely if necessary
   
   + Ability to travel locally and complete fieldwork if necessary
   
   Check out all the latest news and projects happening across VHB here.
   
   About Us
   
   WE ARE VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments.
   
   Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
   
   Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience.
   
   + Inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation.
   
   + Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects.
   
   + Amazing co-workers
   
   + A focus on learning and development
   
   + Flexible, hybrid workplace
   
   It's not surprising that VHB has consistently been rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing and we hope you'll join us!
   
   VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find land developers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your land developer job on Zippia to find and recruit land developer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting land developers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new land developer

   Once you've selected the best land developer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new land developer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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