Director of Land Development

Description

• Responsible for NPDES and SWPPP management and compliance on developments and third party lot deals.
• Resolve issues with agencies having jurisdiction over project and region.
• Oversee and coordinate planning, permit and construction process and effectively forecast long-term schedules and budgets.
• Work with construction to ensure lots are delivered correctly to specifications. Lots delivered to construction should be as they are the client of the development department.
• Ensure clear line of communication on projections of deliveries.
• Negotiate utility extension agreements.
• Manage field personnel within Land Development Managers.
• Responsible for Bond maintenance.
• Overall material management planning and effective field operations.
• Assist management in negotiating terms and specifics of purchase and sale agreements.
• Ensure efficient and seamless operations between LDM & Builder areas of responsibility.
• Plan, schedule, budget and contract for above plus common elements such as entrance features, global landscape programs, maintenance contracts and community wide utility plans.
• This position must ensure timely and accurate design and installation of all land development improvements including but not limited to grading operations, water and sewer services, dry utilities, paving and sidewalks, hardscapes and landscape and landscape improvements to include but be limited to entrance and amenity features.
• Critically review engineering plans.
• Oversee projects from permit approvals through construction, final bond release and community turnover. Responsible for use of construction schedules, contract documents, land development budgets, environmental studies, Geotechnical reports, Engineering and Architectural construction plans and permit compliance reports.
• Manage entitlement process.
• Responsible for site improvement bidding and bid selection leading to site improvement contract negotiations.
• Provides leadership to managers to ensure coordination of project(s) between field and administration.
• Evaluate and monitor performance of Land Development Managers.
• Oversee projects from permit approvals through construction and final certification and community turnover.
• Establish relationships with developers, contractors, consultants and approving governing authorities.
• Responsible for the successful delivery of new projects through use of construction schedules, contract documents, land development budgets, environmental studies, Geotechnical reports, Engineering and Architectural construction plans and permit compliance reports.
• Responsible for value engineering during the design process to reduce improvement costs without sacrificing quality.
• Cash flow generation and maintenance.
• Ensures that contractual and other commitments are kept with contractors/consultants and trade partners and that they comply with all approved policies, procedures, ethical standards, applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in business administration, engineering, accounting, finance or similar program, or comparable experience, required.
• Must be detail-oriented and a problem-solver able to deal with complex situations.
• Interact with Sr. Management.
• Ability to effectively solve problems while maintaining positive team relations.
• Ability to handle and resolve conflict.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in computer literacy, including word-processing, spreadsheet analysis, project scheduling and data management software.
• HOA management experience a plus but not required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Land development management role.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to build and motivate highly effective teams.
• Valid Driver’s License and good driving record.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Land development.

Benefits

• Valid auto insurance coverage required.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance