Land Development Manager (2179)

JOB PURPOSE:

To develop property and provide finished lots for home construction; assist Division President with engineering and operations of community land development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of new and ongoing residential communities including:
  • Working with civil engineers and planners to entitle and permit the work
  • Solicit and evaluate bids, establish budgets and schedules, oversee development work
  • Provide oversight to ensure quality, schedule and budget meet required standards
  • Provide ongoing soil, erosion and sediments control oversight and documentation
• Work with Homeowner Associations (HOA’s)
  • Work with community management companies/managers to resolve issues
  • Attend annual HOA meeting
  • Review and Approve HOA budgets  
  • Review and rule on Architectural Review submissions
  • Oversee Community Manager efforts to ensure communities are run well
• Assist in the acquisition of land for new communities and/or finished lots for building homes
  • Assist in identifying potential land or lots to purchase
  • Assist in evaluating development and building costs for the potential acquisition
  • Assist in evaluating the demand, pricing and potential market for the potential acquisition
• Manage the ongoing entitlement and bond requirements for owned properties
  • for existing communities
  • Renew/update permits as necessary
  • Manage the bond release process (completing work, coordinating inspections, release bonds)
• Provide support to home building and new home sales teams
  • Provide HOA documents and budget information as needed
  • Evaluate and establish matrices providing lot fit and lot characteristics
  • Provide support on all land related questions and issues as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge and Skills

• High level of interpersonal skills – with the ability to professionally interact with customers, legislators, inspectors, contractors and industry leaders.
• Self-motivated, organized and with the ability to prioritize and function successfully with minimal direct supervision.  And the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Office level computer skills required – including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong analytical skills
• Understanding of state, county, and city regulations
• Valid driver’s license

Education and Work Experience

• 4-6 years experience in residential homebuilding or land development environment preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in business, engineering or construction management - or equivalent experience in home building and/or land development