Development Manager

Aro Homes•Mountain View, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Aro Homes is a thriving, purpose-driven company on a mission to redefine residential construction. Aro Homes was founded to create well designed, precision engineered homes that are beautiful, livable, and durable, while being built multiple times faster and having a positive impact on the environment. We are a diverse and experienced group of passionate and curious designers, builders, engineers, product developers, and businesspeople who are committed to delivering on our mission. We’ve demonstrated there is a massive opportunity to reduce waste and improve sustainability while building homes in a fraction of the time it takes traditionally. We utilize a repeatable, multi-disciplinary, and product-driven approach which is unique in the industry. We are funded by world-class investors who care about transforming industries for the better, including Eric Schmidt’s Innovation Endeavors. If you share the desire to leave a lasting positive impact on the world and to join a strong culture of intelligent, passionate people, then let’s start a conversation.

Requirements

Process driven approach with a strong attention to detail.
Excellent communicator across mediums.
Facilitate using project management software – Smartsheet, Oracle Primavera Cloud, etc.
Strong interpersonal skills is a must; the build and maintains strong working relationships with customers, co-workers, trade partners and plan reviewers.
3-5 years' experience in residential in fill development.
Ability to assess and make decisions about site specific conditions – landscaping, civil, trees, soil, etc.
Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management/related field or equivalent experience desired.
Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Strong internal drive & motivation, Bias for Action, and growth mindset.
Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of our DMV/background check.

Responsibilities

Successfully plan and complete all land development activities on a portfolio of lots including site due diligence, project budgeting and feasibility, and coordinating permit submission and revision.
Develop and control the project’s land development and permitting schedules and coordinate workflows and critical path schedule to accelerate project cycle times.
Conduct site assessments and define land development costs in collaboration with the Acquisitions and Site Operations teams.
Build positive relationships with neighbors and the community and build and maintain strong working relationships with the municipalities in which we operate.
Build strong communications and relationships with relevant third parties including arborists, surveyors, civil engineers, etc.
Pick up corrections, submit them to the Planning/Engineering Department and re-submit the corrected plans to municipalities. Build and maintain strong working relationships with the planning and building departments in the towns in which we operate.
Work closely with Utilities to expedite and streamline the disconnect and reconnect of all required utilities.
Secure permits for demolition activities including all required plans, permits and notices.
Obtain temporary power pole permit and inspections
Provide administrative support to department as directed by manager.
Manage and pay all required Impact and Development Fees in preparation of Building Permit issuance.
Anticipate and solve problems while always seeking to drive continuous process improvements.