Director of Land Development-Bend Oregon

D.R. Horton•Bend, OR

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About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Director of Land Development to work closely with the Division President to develop raw land and deliver lots for communities in line with the division’s business plan. The Director manages community infrastructure installation within budget and schedule constraints, leads the Land Development team, and oversees the planning, engineering, contracting, budgeting, and execution of development projects. The role supervises two or more employees and requires overnight travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
Seven to ten years of related experience and/or training.
Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with MS Office and email.
Ability to travel overnight.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of civil engineering plans, grading plans, as-builts, and utility layouts.
Experience in homebuilding.
Knowledge of real estate transactions.

Responsibilities

Perform the obligations and signature duties required by the elected office stated in Corporate Authority resolutions.
Collaborate with the Land Development team on cost estimates, lot densities, development schedules, and due-diligence risk identification for corporate approval submissions.
Work with Land Department staff during due diligence to ensure the checklist is completed from the contract phase through post-closing.
Lead community development activities, including design, planning, engineering, and development.
Solicit and analyze bids from contractors and meet with them regarding new development projects.
Negotiate and finalize contracts with contractors.
Create budgets for community entrances, lots, amenities, and infrastructure, including roads, drainage, water, sewer, and landscaping.
Oversee land planners, engineers, consultants, government officials, and trade partners to execute development tasks on time and within budget.
Review preliminary plats and revisions for final plat recordation.
Conduct final walks with local authorities for street and water/sewer acceptance and secure bond release.
Develop and follow each project’s land development schedule and budget, and provide regular updates to the Division President.
Maintain effective communication with internal departments about the status of future projects.
Lead the Land Development team, including people management, talent identification, recruiting, and employee development.
Monitor phase budgets and review land development accounting, including cash flow projections.
Assume primary responsibility for the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP).
Develop a positive, teamwork- and achievement-oriented culture with staff, consultants, and contractors.
Monitor work for legal and regulatory compliance.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with government authorities.
Conduct business professionally and ethically to serve customers and increase company goodwill and profit.