Due Diligence Manager

Lennar•Millsboro, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Primary role of the Due Diligence Manager will be to provide risk analysis and detailed land development budgets for the land acquisition team as well as work with multiple other departments to aid in new land opportunities. Responsible for managing a team of outside consultants and internal teams in the preparation of schedules, feasibility reports, and provide support in underwriting potential opportunities. May coordinate and assist in tasks in obtaining entitlements and development for new residential communities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Five (5) years of experience minimum in land development, project management and/or land acquisition positions with residential or land development firms or consulting firms serving real estate industry clients.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office especially in the use of Excel spreadsheets and formulas for financial modeling, Microsoft PowerPoint, various Adobe platforms, and/or Bluebeam.
Valid Driver’s License and good driving record
Valid auto insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Preferred emphasis in engineering, construction management, economics, finance, or a related real estate field.

Responsibilities

Manage due diligence efforts for potential land acquisitions. This will include, but not be limited to, the preparation of feasibility studies, budgets, entitlement / development schedules, risk assessments, and title review.
Exercise ownership of development of initial community entitlement documents, construction schedules, budgets, cash flow projections, title reports, conditions of approvals, and objectives.
Responsible for coordinating with outside consultants and contractors for assessing project construction costs, entitlement processes and requirements, creating detailed schedules, and assisting in evaluation of overall development feasibility during due diligence efforts.
Prepare collateral material (aerial photos, maps, exhibits, cover etc.).
Coordinate with various consultants, including architects, engineers, landscape architects, soils and environmental engineers, traffic engineers, and public relations consultants to properly assess and characterize costs, risks, and development timing of communities in the due diligence period.
Engage with state and federal agencies, such as CDFW, USFWS, ACOE and FEMA to properly characterize any and all obligations and impacts that the project may have under these various agencies.
Manage processes and third-party reports required for deals in due diligence and ensure that reports are completed and evaluated within the timeframe that meets third party seller’s contractual requirements.
Evaluate contracts, proposals and other documents required for vendors regarding the study and development of the property.
Review and evaluate development plans for all new communities.
Research and analyze approvals/permits, zoning, engineering plans, improvement estimates, off-site, phase 1 environmental reports, improvements/contributions, soils/geology, wetlands, utilities, affordable housing component/contribution, surveys and building costs.
Maintain file database, as well as other files and systems needed within the land department.