Highlights
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER | LAND DEVELOPMENT | REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT | ZONING | ENTITLEMENTS | PERMITTING | SARASOTA | MANATEE COUNTY | IN-HOUSE PERMITTING TEAM | PROJECT SCHEDULES | PROJECT BUDGETS | PUBLIC HEARINGS . Select and coordinate outside architects, engineers, planners, environmental consultants, attorneys, and other specialists; represent the company at pre-application meetings, community meetings, municipal/council meetings, and public hearings.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Sarasota, FL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Year Founded | 1997 |
| Website | https://www.davron.net/ |
Description
Description
Build your future with a close-knit development and construction team creating high-impact affordable and workforce housing communities across Florida. In this Development Manager opportunity, you’ll lead projects from early land feasibility through design, entitlements, permitting, and construction readiness—making a visible difference in the Sarasota area.
Qualifications and responsibilities for this Development Manager position include:
- 5+ years in land development, real estate development, civil engineering consulting, urban planning, zoning/entitlements, permitting, architecture/engineering, or local government
- Strong Sarasota/Manatee County knowledge, including municipal relationships and familiarity with local development and approval processes
- Evaluate development opportunities for zoning, land use, density/site capacity, utilities, infrastructure, access, permitting requirements, costs, schedules, and constraints
- Coordinate due diligence to identify risks, assumptions, dependencies, and roadblocks before significant capital is committed
- Develop preliminary development plans, budgets, schedules, and recommendations to support investment and project-selection decisions
- Manage approximately 4–5 development projects at a time, establishing and tracking schedules, budgets, milestones, responsibilities, and deliverables
- Lead and manage the in-house permitting team; develop entitlement and permitting strategies and track submissions, agency comments, hearings, approvals, and permit issuance
- Select and coordinate outside architects, engineers, planners, environmental consultants, attorneys, and other specialists; represent the company at pre-application meetings, community meetings, municipal/council meetings, and public hearings
Salary: $84,000 base plus project milestone bonuses of approximately $5,000–$20,000 per project, depending on experience and performance.
Benefits: Employer pays 75% of healthcare after 90 days; 10 vacation days and 5 sick days initially; no 401(k).
DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career!
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Are you ready to take your career to the next level? If so, we want to hear from you! Apply today and let's explore the exciting opportunities waiting for you.
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER|LAND DEVELOPMENT|REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT|ZONING|ENTITLEMENTS|PERMITTING|SARASOTA|MANATEE COUNTY|IN-HOUSE PERMITTING TEAM|PROJECT SCHEDULES|PROJECT BUDGETS|PUBLIC HEARINGS
About Company
Engineering, Architectural, Construction, Manufacturing Staffing and Executive Search Services
DAVRON provides engineering staffing and recruitment services to identify the best talent for your organization. We can assist you whether your business requires short or long term staffing. DAVRON is the leading recruiting agency for engineers, architects, construction and manufacturing professionals.
Since 1997, the Tampa-based recruiting firm assists companies with their engineering staffing needs nationwide. We offer contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement services. The value we provide for our clients is that we know our industry very well. DAVRON keeps its focus within the engineering sector to find the best candidates for our clients. We are among the most knowledgeable in our industry when it comes to technical staffing.
Our unique recruiting process finds the most qualified candidates for your company, we guarantee it – and there is NO COST to you unless you hire! We offer flexible and competitive hiring plans, which allow you to choose the fee and guarantee that’s right for you.
Executive Search & Recruitment Services
DAVRON is the leading executive search firm specializing in engineering, architectural, construction and manufacturing professionals throughout the country. Your time is important, and our recruiters go the extra mile to ensure our candidate selection is top notch! Our ability to understand the importance of excellence in engineering has allowed us to become the preferred choice among executive search services. Focus in the engineering, architecture and construction sectors allows us to concentrate on being the best in our field, and our specialized talent database (nearing 100K candidates) further guarantees success in our executive search efforts.
Headhunters for Direct Placement Staffing
Direct placement services can provide all the recruiting and screening of candidates so you can focus on your business. Let us put our staffing expertise to work for you – from locating quality candidates, filtering job seekers, reviewing resumes, screening, interviews, negotiating offers and on-boarding candidates. DAVRON recruiters take a consultative approach to understanding your hiring needs and locating the perfect match for your opportunities. Through the use of cutting edge search techniques, we will locate the best professionals for direct hire opportunities. Our candidates are qualified, available and have interest in your position.
Contract / Temporary Staffing
Our contract service lets you fill roles for engineering, architectural, construction and manufacturing employees. Companies rely on our contract services to support upcoming projects, meet seasonal requirements and reduce workforce during slow periods. Your company pays only for the hours our contractor works with no further obligations.
Engineering Staffing & Recruitment Services | Headhunters & Professional Matchmakers
There are many staffing agencies out there, but few focus on recruiting engineers, architects, construction and manufacturing. Fewer still offer the recruiting expertise that DAVRON provides. Work with recruiters who have the experience and dedication to fill your roles fast and with precision! Contact us today to learn more.