Land Development Manager
About The Position
The Land Development Manager manages the Division’s land development program, directing activities including roadway construction, water and sewer installation, earthwork, landscaping, irrigation, vertical construction, and public utility coordination. The role is responsible for delivering completed, ready-to-build home sites on schedule, with attention to quality, cost management, and schedule adherence. The position involves coordinating with construction leaders and other departments, overseeing projects from permit approval through construction and community turnover, and maintaining compliance with permits and environmental requirements. Regular, in-person attendance at company communities, job sites, and offices during regular work hours is an essential function.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of experience in land development.
- Computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheet analysis, project scheduling, and data management software.
- Detail-oriented problem-solving ability and capacity to handle complex situations.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- Valid auto insurance coverage.
- Regular in-person attendance at company communities, job sites, and offices during regular work hours.
- Ability to work more than eight hours per day in the confined quarters of a construction trailer; operate a motor vehicle; read plans; climb stairs and ladders; bend, stoop, reach, lift, move, and/or carry equipment weighing over 50 pounds.
- Ability to operate construction equipment occasionally.
- Finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and calculator may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a similar program.
Responsibilities
- Deliver new projects successfully and on time using construction schedules, contract documents, land development budgets, environmental studies, geotechnical reports, construction plans, and permit compliance reports.
- Work with Area Construction Managers and the Director of Construction to deliver completed, ready-to-build home sites.
- Assist in creating development budgets during the entitlement process and value-engineer project design elements.
- Build working relationships with jurisdictional entities while maintaining land use and development rights.
- Oversee projects from permit approvals through construction, plat recording, final certification, and community turnover.
- Manage field operations related to land development, including erosion control, grading, wet and dry utilities, paving, sidewalks, landscaping, hardscaping, amenities, post-construction as-builts, certifications, and compliance letters.
- Manage HOA matters, including quarterly meetings, budget analysis, and improvements to common open space.
- Maintain bonds and retrieve all types of guarantees used by the division.
- Coordinate with other departments to deliver amenity and recreation centers and common-entry landscaping, and ensure the appropriate marketing window.
- Manage SWPPP compliance.
- Review project development budgets regularly with the Director of Development for reconciliation.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Land Development.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%
- Paid parental leave
- Associate Assistance Plan
- Education Assistance Program
- Adoption assistance up to $30,000
- Up to three weeks of vacation annually from hire
- Holiday, sick leave, and personal day policies
- New Hire Referral Bonus Program
- Home Purchase Discounts
- Everyone’s Included Day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
