Career Land Development 

Career Land Development 

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If you are interested in purchasing tracts of land for the construction of commercial, industrial, or residential projects, consider a career in land development. As a land developer you will have many responsibilities that impact your surrounding community. These responsibilities include working with local governments to acquire permits and ensuring that every development project complies with all regulations. Once you understand the rules and regulations you will then be required to manage every building project which includes labor, sales, budgeting, and the potential selling of the land to other builders for additional development. The job requirements are not easy, but the results are very rewarding.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, you should obtain a bachelor’s degree to have a successful career in managing land development. Degree options appropriate for a career in land development include but is not limited to soil and land development, real estate, geography, or architecture. Next, it is critical that you gain relevant work experience. With your degree, depending on the institution you attend, you will have internship opportunities coordinated by the school and these can take place in land or real estate development firms, real estate management offices, or related workplaces. The more experience you have the better prepared you will be for the work force. Lastly, for all you go getters and land development enthusiasts, if you want to move up in the field quickly you should consider obtaining an advanced education through a master’s degree or through certifications. You can earn a master’s degree in real estate, land development, or business administration with a real estate concentration. You can pursue graduate certifications in land or real estate development. Topics you will cover while obtaining these higher level degrees and certifications are things like zoning, planning, construction, negotiation, land use, finance, project management, etc. 

If you are just starting out, this information might be intimidating. However, land development is a great field to work in and has very rewarding outcomes. Salaries for land developers range from $48k – $115k/year. 

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