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Division Land Development Director
Meritage Homes
23d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Irving, TX
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,570 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Property Development
Design
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Energy-Efficient Homebuilding
New Single-Family Housing Construction
Affordable Housing
Entry-Level Homes
Move-Up Homes
Sustainable Construction
Indoor Air Quality
Role
What you would be doing
budget management
communication
value engineering
personnel management
scheduling
site coordination
- Land Committee Approved Budgets - Oversee both the preliminary feasibility budget process and then establish and maintain final budgets based on city approved civil plans and take-offs. It is also important to identify risks and minimize interest expense by proper scheduling of land development allocation assets.
- Communication - Facilitate communication with (internal) land acquisition, land committee, sales, construction, purchasing, starts, and accounting as well as communication with (external) municipalities, utility purveyors, land sellers, engineers contractors, homeowners, and HOA’s. Finally, maintaining relationships with field personnel, engineers, subcontractors, inspectors, utility companies, government agencies/officials, and all levels of employees in multiple departments.
- Value Engineering - Minimize cost by utilizing all value engineering methods in civil design, lot layout, and utility company designs. Review and approve all contractor bids, review survey/title issues and other reports to determine liabilities of potential acquisitions.
- Managing Personnel - Hire, train, and oversee Land Development Managers, Land Construction Managers, and Land Development Coordinators. Director will also ensure Meritage Policies and Procedures are followed per audit standards as well as monitor compliance with established safety procedures, quality standards, and work schedules through regular site inspections, determine reasons for any deviation, and develop and oversee plans for corrective action.
- Schedules - Ensure all communities open per land committee approved dates. Schedules will be maintained by verifying quality of work, contractor progress, and engineered plans are correctly followed. In addition, resolving entitlement problems and conditions prior to and during development is critical.
- Site construction and budget - Assist in plot plan review on “Special Lot Conditions”. Coordinate house plotting for lot fit and utility locations. Assist with the phasing to determine model location and production starts. Coordinates with VP/Director of Construction on maintaining site condition budgets. Coordinates on the scheduling of site condition construction.
What you bring
project management
self directed
10 years exp.
leadership
bachelor’s degree
communication
- Knowledge of Project Management/Scheduling software, preferred
- Self directed; takes initiative, proactively addresses problems; can work with minimal oversight
- Accurate; with attention to detail while staying clearly focused on the big picture
- Ten (10) years experience in homebuilding and land development. A portion of this experience can be accumulated as a subcontractor but must have strong supervisory experience in that trade.
- Strong Oral/Written Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical; with the ability to give, receive, analyze information, and interpret complex issues in order to determine the root problem and make effective decisions to bring the issue to a successful conclusion
- High degree of professionalism; ability to communicate with confidence and tact
- Sound judgment with a high level of integrity to make good decisions; often under time pressures
- Knowledge of site work construction including dirt work/grading, street construction, sanitary sewer, water, clearing, and retaining walls.
- Ability to read and interpret civil engineering plans, lot grading plans, plats, and plot plans
- Strong leadership skills; must be a good manager of people and company assets
- Bachelor’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture and/or Construction Management strongly preferred.
- Position has minimal travel requirements, however, from time to time may be required to travel for meetings, training, and visits to other office locations.
- Position requires the ability to manage conflict and resolve problems professionally
- Work requires the ability to operate an automobile, a valid state Drivers License, a personal vehicle, and liability Insurance coverage to meet the standard set by Meritage Homes
- Ability to handle the stress of dealing with trades and changing circumstances
- Must be able to walk construction sites with frequent exposure to all weather conditions and potential construction site hazards.
- Strong Computer skills; proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook
- Highly organized and flexible; with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines, often with frequent interruptions and changing circumstances, in a high-volume fast-paced work environment
- Knowledge of foundation home design, lot grading, and construction
- Five (5) years of management/supervisory experience in land development, in the homebuilding industry
- Ability to create/implement work plans, prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans
- State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment
- Work is generally performed in an office environment; however, the position does require frequent visits to communities under development.
- Effective negotiation skills; ability to influence others in a positive manner
- Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization
- A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level
- Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company
- Flexibility in work-life integration
- Strong benefits
- A competitive pay structure
- Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset
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Company
Overview
1985 Founded
Year Established
The company was founded in Scottsdale, Arizona.
5th Largest
U.S. Builder Ranking
The company is ranked as the fifth-largest homebuilder in the United States.
6B Revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates over $6 billion in annual revenue.
50% Savings
Energy Efficiency
Some buyers report utility bills reduced by up to 50% due to energy-saving designs.
- As Monterey Homes, it grew from under 300 annual builds to a public NYSE-listed homebuilder.
- Its projects span 12 states, focusing on entry-level and first move-up single-family homes across West, Central, South, and East regions.
- A pioneer in energy-efficient construction, it introduced its first net-zero and all-electric home communities in the 2010s.
- Typical projects feature ENERGY STAR certified appliances, WaterSense fixtures, and often qualify for EPA’s Indoor airPLUS certification.
- Blending mass-market affordability with smart-home innovation, their developments also sometimes include active-adult and luxury lines.
- Financially, the company consistently delivers strong net income (e.g., $400M+ in 2023) and pays regular dividends.
- Start With Heart
- Integrity Above All Else
- Develop To Empower
- Build Value
- Think Strategically
- Play To Win
13,308 homes
ENERGY STAR certified
Delivered 13,308 ENERGY STAR certified homes with an average HERS index score of 52 in 2023.
−3 HERS score
Zero-energy homes
Achieved an average HERS score of −3 for 20 net-zero homes at Sierra Crest (Fontana, CA) with grid-tied PV systems.
1,300+ trees
Greenspace initiative
Planted over 1,300 trees in collaboration with the Arbor Day Foundation across 18 regional events in 2022.
- Built first public-homebuilder all-electric zero-net energy community in Irvine, CA in April 2019.
- Standard net-zero energy homes feature solar, solar battery packs, heat-pump HVAC & water heaters, LED lighting, low-e triple-glazed windows, spray-foam insulation.
- Launched multispeed HVAC system as standard in April 2021 through Carrier partnership, improving efficiency and indoor air quality; first public homebuilder to do so.
- Target net-zero energy homes company-wide (producing as much energy as consumed) with goal alignment by 2020 code and ongoing renewable integration.
- Champions a culture of inclusion where team members feel a sense of belonging, are respected, are valued for their unique attributes, perspectives, and experiences, have equitable access to opportunities, and are empowered to do their best
- Focused on increasing and retaining demographic and skill diversity at all levels
- Established Employee Resource Groups aligned with core values to support inclusion culture
- Workplace goal: create an environment where teams can reach their full potential; Workforce goal: increase/retain demographic diversity; Marketplace goal: cultivate diverse relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners
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