Sr Forward Planner

KB Home • Tempe, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sr Land Forward Planner , you’ll be the driving force behind turning land acquisitions into vibrant residential communities. From feasibility studies to final engineering, you’ll manage every step of the planning process to ensure smooth, timely, and cost-effective development launches. This includes conducting feasibility analysis, obtaining entitlements and permits, preparing development budgets, and coordinating with consultants and internal teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; preference for Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture, Construction Management, or related fields
• At least 4 years of experience in civil engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, or public/forward planning, with familiarity in project management and working with government agencies
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
• Action-oriented and committed to project completion
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking
• Collaborative team player, open to ideas and cooperation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
• Ability to move about work location
• Ability to drive/travel as needed
• Ability to walk up and down stairs
• Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information so others will understand
• Ability to transport and move up to 20 lbs and move as needed ( for roles in Construction/Customer Service/IT/Land/Marketing/Sales/Studio )
• Periodically works in outdoor weather conditions ( for roles in Construction/Customer Service/Land/Sales )
• Position is located at the Division Office.

Nice To Haves

• Homebuilding experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Acquisition Due Diligence Research and prepare fee & tech and development budgets for new properties
• Develop project timelines for new community openings
• Analyze and summarize risks (environmental, political, entitlement, engineering)
• Manage land planning, zoning changes, tentative maps, final maps/plats, civil engineering plans and technical studies
• Coordinate with municipalities for approvals and agreements (includes architectural applications, municipal development agreements, city/county approvals, environmental approvals, and metro district and/or homeowners association formations/annexations)
• Consultants: Contract and manage consultants which will likely include civil engineers, landscape architects, land planners, dry utility consultants, title companies, environmental and Geotech consultants and financing district consultants.
• Coordinate with the Architecture/Division Plans Manager on required architectural deliverables as needed.
• Provide organized handoff to Land Development Managers Includes documentation for grading, utilities, paving, and landscaping
• Assist with Land Packages for corporate approvals
• Prepare and maintain fee & tech and development budgets
• Communicate budget status to Division Finance and Planning teams
• Perform other duties as assigned to support division goals

Benefits

• KB Home offers a competitive base pay.
• Other rewards may include bonuses or role-specific awards.
• KB Home provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick time and vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees