What are the responsibilities and job description for the Land Development Manager position at DRB Homes?
Job Purpose:
To develop property and provide finished lots for home construction. Assists Division President with engineering and operations of community land development.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Working with civil engineers and planners to entitle and permit 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 community management companies/managers to resolve issues
- Attend annual HOA meetings
- Review and approve HOA budgets
- Review and rule on Architectural Review submissions
- Oversee Community Manager efforts to ensure communities are run well
- Assist in identifying potential land or lots to purchase
- Assist in evaluating development and building costs for a potential acquisition
- Assist in evaluating the demand, pricing and potential market for a potential acquisition
- Manage the ongoing entitlement and bond requirements for owned properties
- 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
Qualifications:
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Able to interact professionally with individuals encountered in the course of business
- Self-motivated
- Well organized
- Able to effectively multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Able to function successfully with minimal direct supervision
- Computer skills including MS Office Suite
- Strong analytical skills
- Understanding of state, county, and city regulations related to land use
- Valid driver’s license
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or construction management - or equivalent experience in home building and/or land development
- 4-6 years of experience in residential homebuilding or land development environment preferred
At DRB Homes employment opportunity is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position please contact DRB Homes' corporate offices at 972-383-4300.