Land Assistant Development Manager

Legend Homes•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Legend Homes is looking for an experienced Assistant Development Manager to join our Academy Development team in Houston, TX. The Assistant Development Manager will support the Project Manager in performing and overseeing day-to-day land development activities, including due diligence on land acquisitions, budget and schedule tracking, field observation, and coordination through the completion of improved lots and development approvals.

Requirements

Friendly and welcoming demeanor with the ability to maintain professionalism and a strong customer-focused demeanor with demanding clientele.
Excellent time management skills, detail-orientation and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, along with advanced conflict resolution skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills and proficient in English. Must be able to articulate needs and convey information verbally and in writing effectively with employees, customers, supervisors, and co-workers throughout the organization.
Knowledge of management methods and sound employee relations techniques with an ability to connect to staff, troubleshoot problems and help teams collaborate, as necessary.
Able to work in an equitable, inclusive, and diverse environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong decision-making skills.
Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
Strong relationship building, negotiation, problem solving, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of land development/infrastructure construction experience preferred; exposure to increasing levels of project oversight is a plus.
Land Experience preferred, including: Experience as a Land Analyst, Familiarity with MUD (Municipal Utility District)
A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred

Responsibilities

Assist the Project Manager of Land Development on analyzing new land opportunities and performing due diligence on potential acquisitions.
Support the creation, review, and maintenance of all due diligence property documents and reports, ensuring compliance with Camillo standards and notifying management of concerns and potential solutions.
Assist in coordinating information sharing and work distribution among land development, acquisitions, and construction teams.
Assist the Project Manager with administrative functions, including: Payroll processing and support, Assisting with budgeting, budget tracking, and performance reporting, Field observation and site visits of ongoing development activities, Attending MUD (Municipal Utility District) meetings on behalf of or alongside the Project Manager.
Assist with coordination among agencies for permitting, insurance, assurance, and close-out requirements.
Support oversight of construction of entrances, lots, amenities, and associated infrastructure, including coordination of contractors and inspectors.
Participate in on-site inspections, startups, final walkthroughs, and turnovers.
Assist in ensuring required property documentation is completed and stored properly.
Support the negotiation of final contracts and change orders as directed.
Assist in the design, review, approval, and permitting process.
Ability to travel.
All other duties as assigned.