Director of Land Development

Stanley Martin Homes • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

Life as a Director of Land Development is exciting and fulfilling as your job is to oversee all aspects of land development activities. You will be the team leader, accountable for all day-to-day operations, including, but not limited to, site planning and design, entitlement project management, the creation of development schedules and budgets, review and approval of corporate documents, and most importantly, creating and managing a talented team of high achievers with the capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Most of your day will consist of ensuring the quality and timeliness of deliverables like feasibility studies and land development budgets along with providing key communication to stakeholders. On a daily basis, you may also complete tasks like managing contractor and consultant relationships while also building relationships with appropriate municipalities.

Requirements

• Residential homebuilder land development experience
• Proficient in developing municipal relationships
• Has a general understanding of negotiating and contracting
• Ability to learn various technologies utilized on the job
• Excited to collaborate in a team environment
• Exudes active listening, confidence, and respect when communicating with others

Nice To Haves

• A college degree in engineering, construction management or related field of study
• General understanding of finance and risk management

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of land development activities.
• Lead the team and be accountable for all day-to-day operations.
• Manage site planning and design.
• Manage entitlement project management.
• Create development schedules and budgets.
• Review and approve corporate documents.
• Create and manage a talented team of high achievers.
• Ensure the quality and timeliness of deliverables like feasibility studies and land development budgets.
• Provide key communication to stakeholders.
• Manage contractor and consultant relationships.
• Build relationships with appropriate municipalities.

Benefits

• Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and EyeMed
• Employer-paid Short Term and Long Term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance
• Employee-paid life insurance
• Legal Resources
• Aflac supplemental options
• 401(K) with up to $5K employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 3 weeks of paid parental leave
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan
• Wellness benefits
• Free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure)
• 6 days of paid sick leave
• No-cost coverage for identity theft or travel mishaps
• Discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home
• Discounts with partners in mortgage and title services
• Cell phone service discounts through Verizon
• Advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet
• Giving Back Program; with up to $250 match, 8 hours leave and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree