Pre-Development Manager - Civil Engineer

Are you a civil engineer who thrives in high-performance, high-integrity environments – where excuses don’t fly, and ownership is everything?Barefoot Land Co. is not your average real estate investment firm. We’re a lean, driven, U.S.-based development company building ground-up self-storage projects across the country - and we operate with endurance, energy, and excellence. Our team is young, vibrant, remote, and radically committed to growth -  in business, in fitness, in faith, and in family.This isn’t a cushy corporate gig. This is for someone who wants the ball, takes pride in doing the work, and is energized by a fast-moving environment where the standard is greatness and the vibe is ownership.We’re looking for a Senior Civil Engineer & Development Project Manager based in Jamaica who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and lead from the front.Apply Now and Complete the Job Fit Assessment:👉 https://TeamArchitects.asmt.io/X43XHHHNK/ProjectManager-AssessmentSubmit Resume & Cover Letter to recruiting@barefootlandco.comIn this critical role, you will:Design and lead the creation of conceptual and technical site plans for new self-storage developments.Execute and manage all entitlement and permitting activities with local jurisdictions in the U.S.Drive project momentum by working alongside and overseeing a support team of assistants, consultants, and external engineers.Communicate directly with U.S.-based architects, planners, civil engineers, and city officials, requiring excellent, clear spoken English.Perform preliminary civil calculations and technical analyses needed to advance site plans efficiently.Maintain an extreme attention to detail, ensuring all plans and submissions are complete and correct.Report directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and act as the primary technical leader for the pre-development phase of projects.Who You Are:An experienced Civil Engineer (Or equivalent) with strong technical design capabilities.Highly motivated, assertive, and organized with a deep sense of ownership.Skilled in managing people and projects, moving complex initiatives forward quickly and accurately.Experienced in civil site planning, entitlements, and development workflows.Comfortable in a leadership role within a U.S.-based team, speaking confidently and clearly in English on phone calls and virtual meetings.Apply Now and Complete the Job Fit Assessment:👉 https://TeamArchitects.asmt.io/X43XHHHNK/ProjectManager-AssessmentSubmit Resume & Cover Letter to recruiting@barefootlandco.comWe Offer:Competitive compensation paid is USD - based on experienceFully remote role (Jamaica-based applicants only)A strategic leadership position with cross-functional visibilityA fast-growth environment where your performance moves the needleThe satisfaction of turning undeveloped land into shovel-ready sitesKey Responsibilities:Site Planning & Design Leadership:Draft and refine conceptual site plans for self-storage developments (AutoCAD or similar)Ensure all layouts meet zoning setbacks, buffers, access requirements, and internal yield goalsManage all revisions and layout optimization in response to surveys, zoning research, and feasibility reviewsEntitlement & Permitting Oversight:Coordinate zoning and land use approval submissions across multiple jurisdictionsOversee development of building permit drawing sets, ensuring code compliance and design completenessManage the full building permit application process in collaboration with consultants and internal teamsTeam Management:Supervise and delegate work to a team of assistants responsible for entitlement research, applications, and trackingGuide junior team members in task execution, quality control, and documentationLead daily check-ins and project updates to ensure accountability and efficiency across all rolesConsultant & Stakeholder Coordination:Act as the company’s lead with civil engineers, architects, planners, and attorneysSolicit and manage proposals, run kickoff and pre-app meetings, and drive communication through to final approvalsPackage and submit applications for site plan approvals, special use permits, and building permitsProject Management & Systems Optimization:Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records in monday.com (including Gantt charts, deadlines, milestones)Recommend and implement workflow improvements to enhance pre-development speed and efficiencyEnsure clean documentation, file management, and reporting at every stage of the project lifecycleRequired Skills & Experience:Licensed Civil Engineer OR  minimum of  bachelor's degree in civil engineering (Jamaican or international equivalent)1–5 years of experience in site planning, civil design, or land developmentProficient in AutoCAD or similar design softwareStrong team management, delegation, and coordination skillsExperience with permitting workflows, entitlement applications, and building permit setsFluent with digital project management tools (e.g., monday.com, ClickUp, Asana)Comfortable leading both internal staff and external consultantsHow to Apply:To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you MUST complete our Job Fit Assessment and submit your resume and cover letter.Job Fit Assessment: Please allow for 30-40 minutes of undistracted time to complete the assessment via the following link: https://TeamArchitects.asmt.io/X43XHHHNK/ProjectManager-AssessmentSubmit Resume & Cover Letter to recruiting@barefootlandco.comAbout Barefoot Land Co.:We acquire, entitle & develop self-storage sites across the U.S. With a laser focus on execution, optimization, and speed, we turn raw land into development-ready sites through smart design, strong leadership, and no-excuse accountability we build class A storage. Join a team that values performance, ownership, and operational excellence.