Land Development Manager

Taylor Morrison•Las Vegas, NV

22h•$98,810 - $133,110

About The Position

As a Land Development Manager at Taylor Morrison, you will coordinate the development of company-owned property to achieve business plans and financial objectives. You will create and manage land development budgets, monitor work, track invoices, and manage the processes and schedules involved in all phases of land development. The role is responsible for helping ensure lots are delivered on time and for contributing to planning with the jurisdictions in which the company operates, anticipating requirements for building permits and understanding design components needed to meet jurisdictional requirements. The position includes managing day-to-day development operations and contractors, coordinating plans and approvals with engineers, agencies, utility providers, vendors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders, and overseeing compliance, inspections, maintenance, and punch-list work. It also includes employee-management responsibilities such as hiring, training, setting work expectations, planning and allocating work, and monitoring work for legal and regulatory compliance. The position reports to the Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and requires use of a computer or electronic device, face-to-face communication, and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Requirements

At least 3 years of combined experience in the home-building industry.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Civil Engineering, Planning, or Construction Management.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to anticipate obstacles and propose favorable solutions.
Strong work ethic and commitment to implementation and execution.
Ability to read improvement plans, formulate budgets, and understand accounting principles.
Strong computer and negotiating skills.
Action- and results-oriented approach.
Ability to multitask successfully and use project-management skills.
Ability to remain stationary for 50% of the time.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods and move around the work environment as needed.

Nice To Haves

Concise writing and public speaking/presentation skills for reporting to the management team.
Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of a training program may override the required education and/or experience requirement.

Responsibilities

Coordinate development of company-owned property to achieve business plans and financial objectives.
Create and manage land development budgets, monitor work, and track invoices.
Manage the timing and sequencing of all phases of land development and help ensure lots are delivered on time.
Contribute to planning with operating jurisdictions and anticipate requirements needed to secure building permits.
Obtain approval of conceptual plans, preliminary plats, final plats, subdivision agreements, development agreements, reimbursement agreements, and common-area landscape plans.
Direct civil engineers on improvement-plan issues and schedules and final-plat development issues and schedules.
Prepare trade-specific scopes of work, bid packages, and construction contracts; evaluate and quantify bid results by trade.
Coordinate with dry utility companies on plan preparation, service agreements, easement dedications, and schedules.
Schedule and attend pre-construction and onsite progress meetings.
Coordinate wetland mitigation work.
Manage day-to-day operations of the general contractor, other trades, and development activities.
Schedule vendors and subcontractors to meet the project schedule and direct trades to resolve conflicts.
Comply with agency requirements and inspect improvements for compliance with plans.
Coordinate the start of home construction with contractors and agencies and implement erosion control.
Communicate with other Land staff and, where appropriate, Sales and Construction.
Create subdivision punch lists with inspectors and direct corrective work, periodic maintenance, and repairs.
Implement maintenance measures and lead New Community Opening Meetings.
Create one-year subdivision punch lists with inspectors and direct corrective one-year punch-list work.
Obtain conditional-use and temporary permits as required.
Coordinate and communicate with HOAs and CDDs.
Prepare affordable-housing programs when required and sales disclosures as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Interview, select, and train employees; set rates of pay and work hours; appraise productivity; handle employee grievances or complaints; and discipline employees.
Determine work techniques, plan and apportion work, and determine equipment and materials needed.
Plan work budgets, monitor legal and regulatory compliance, and provide for workplace safety and security.
Report to the Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to the schedule.
Oversee direct reports daily and provide guidance as needed.
Access, input, and retrieve information using a computer or electronic device; communicate face-to-face with customers, coworkers, and higher-level managers; and operate a motor vehicle.
Comply with company policies and procedures.