WE BUILD THE COOLEST HOMES IN THE COOLEST NEIGHBORHOODS!

Thomas James Homes (TJH) is the replacement builder bringing superior design and tech-enabled simplicity to new, single-family homebuilding. Operating in high-demand communities across Northern and Southern California, the Pacific Northwest and Arizona, TJH offers homebuyers innovative pathways for attaining the right home, in the right neighborhood.

At Thomas James Homes, we are passionately committed to 1. Building your home as a sanctuary radiating with positive energy- a feeling of peace, safety and joy that speaks to your soul and reminds you that your home is your family’s private refuge. 2. Reducing the stress of urban life and 3. Treating everyone like family. Family represents a level of empathy, transparency, and honesty that leaves transactions in the dust in favor of relationships.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• PTO Paid Holidays
• WFH Flexibility
• 401(k) matching - 100% vested
• Supplemental Life & AD&D
• Employee Discounts & Perks
• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
• FSA & HSA Spending Accounts
• Referral program
• Employee paid Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Tranquility Rooms at each location
• Technology allowance and unlimited pantry snacks

THE ROLE: Thomas James Homes is looking for an experienced Director of Forward Planning to support our Arizona Division in Scottsdale, AZ. The Director of Forward Planning is responsible for overseeing the division's land development area and leading the Forward Planning team to ensure all projects are scheduled, completed on time, on budget, and meeting all safety and jurisdictional requirements.

DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Manage a team of Forward Planning, Permitting and Land Development professionals (internal and external)
• Weekly reporting to upper management
• Lead Monthly Budget Revision Meetings and Weekly Land Meetings

Due Diligence

• Manage Department to complete Site Assessments by conducting site visits, reviewing plan feasibility, generating budgets, and otherwise assisting Acquisitions on site due diligence
• Facilitate Build program by advising potential clients on site feasibility, options, limitations, etc.
• Prepare preliminary documents, feasibility studies, and designs for Build clients and Acquisitions team

Forward Planning

• Manage Forward Planning budgets and schedules
• Work closely with Architecture team on architectural submittals and approvals
• Supervise Build client experience during forward planning phase.
• Work with project consultant and Forward Planning team to manage, submit and obtain approval of construction documents. This includes the management of civil engineers, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, landscape architects, other consultants, etc.
• Work on up to 20-40 projects at various states of plan approvals and permitting, at any given time.
• Project cycle time and duration in permitting is KPI. Permits received in a steady, even-flow environment are an additional KPI - monthly goals are measured
• Address comments, corrections, and feedback from municipalities and other project stakeholders; work with City Planning/Engineering Department staff for plan approvals that are necessary for permits
• Manage supplemental permits, plan revisions, and oversee all wet and dry utility coordination during the design phase

Permitting

• Oversee all permitting to ensure that all necessary permits are received in a timely manner per project schedules
• Manage all permit closeouts to ensure that project completions and certificates of occupancy are not delayed

Land Development

• Manage Land Development budgets, schedules and properties prior to close of escrow
• Oversee sewer/water/gas/electric disconnects as well as temp power pole permit and inspection (as needed)
• Supervise neighborhood relations prior to temp fencing install and ensure all pools are drained after close of escrow
• Oversee temp fencing, black screening install, and temp restroom and dumpster deliveries
• Oversee demolition of properties
• Oversee property corner, building envelope and grading staking as well as lot grading and pad preparations
• Oversee bidding of all land development scopes of work and lead bid awarding
• Oversee installation of landscaping and pools

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Civil Engineering or related field
• 7-10 years’ experience in Forward Planning and Land Development
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License
• Previous experience acting as a front-line people leader in Land Development or related area.
• Previous experience setting team goals and development.
• Has demonstrated effectiveness coaching team members on performance, capability, and career development.

The compensation range for this role is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Thomas James Homes is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.