Division VP of Land Development

GENERAL FUNCTION:
Under the supervision of the Regional Vice President of Land, the Vice President of Land Development is responsible for the activities and oversight in all aspects of the Land Development Department. Including, but not limited to managing and monitoring field land development activities, development staff, development budgets, accruals, schedules, SWPPP compliance, letters of credit for bonding land development activities, and various other support activities as they pertain to land development for Goodall Homes.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage Land Development Field Activities

• Create, monitor, and manage budgets, quality, and time schedule of land development contractors.
• Specific activities to monitor would include Land Disturbance Permits, Final Plat Recordation, the construction of roads, water lines, storm and sanitary sewer lines, lift stations, building pads, and general grading activities.
• Coordinate the construction process of utility companies (gas, electric, phone, cable)
• Other field management projects would include the construction of parks, clubhouses, pools, playground equipment, walking trails, open spaces and other community amenities.
• Works with Production, Customer Care and homeowners on land development issues.

Manage Performance and Maintenance Letters of Credit

• Meet with city personnel to create punch lists for maintenance bonds (letters of credit).
• Schedule and manage the work required to reduce or eliminate letters of credit.
• Negotiate with municipalities for the least amount of bonding possible.
• Present a written and verbal report monthly at the Development Meeting to update the team on current letters of credit and plans to reduce or eliminate them.

Manage, Monitor, and Audit Storm Water Procedures and Compliance

• Ensure company compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws concerning storm water pollution.
• Spot check field documentation and compliance of every community at a minimum of once per month and document the same in a general log located at the corporate offices.
• Perform a semi-annual formal audit along with Senior Management of all communities for field compliance and compliance with all documentation requirements.

Administrative Duties

• Monitor and ensure company personnel remain up to date on all required training. Document the same in their personnel records.
• Manage all Land Development Staff and ensure they meet and exceed all responsibilities and objectives.
• Hold weekly meetings with the Development Team to drive results and educate.
• Responsible for the creation and management of contracts and estimates.
• Responsible for approving invoices and purchase orders for payment.
• Responsible for submitting and obtaining necessary permits and approvals.
• Responsible for the creation of project schedules.

Other

• Review project drawings for omissions / errors and value engineering opportunities.
• Collect as-built drawings; coordinate with production team; distribute to team.
• Responsible for the bid process, quantity take-offs, cost estimating, and cost analysis.
• Responsible for coordination of civil engineering, geotechnical, and surveying consultants.
• Technical ability to manage and monitor land development resources and to aid in diagnosing and resolving field problems.
• Responsible for Final Plat and Quarterly Budget Accruals
• Any other tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

PREREQUISITES FOR SUCCESS:

• Demonstrated leadership skills necessary to lead a department
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in homebuilding industry
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as Development Director
• Able to identify, create, and refine processes to streamline activities related to land development
• Bachelor’s degree and experience in the homebuilding industry preferred
• Strong communication skills including the ability to communicate with and give directions to grading contractors, utility contractors, paving contractors, and other various trades.
• Ability to articulate and professionally handle conflicts with city staff personnel, land development contractors, and employees of the company.
• Strong computer skills, including excel, to help create and maintain budgets, schedules, and the creation and maintenance of various other spreadsheet documents.

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