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Meritage Homes

Land Development Manager

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Meritage Homes
Designs and builds energy‑efficient, affordable single‑family homes across multiple U.S. regions.
Overseeing development projects from pre-acquisition to closeout, ensuring on-budget and on-schedule community delivery.
22d ago
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Jacksonville, FL
Onsite
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
bid analysis
cost analysis
budget management
system development
consultant management
permit negotiation
  • Negotiate projects with consultants and trade partners to achieve most economical and efficient outcome
  • Work with local, state, and federal jurisdictions to receive necessary permits for development
  • Develop and implement systems/processes that will improve operational quality and efficiency
  • Provide detailed cost analysis and schedules for projects
  • Provide detailed bid analysis, in order to award contract
  • Oversee development budgets and cash flows from project conception to closing for accountability and accuracy
  • Assist in development-related due diligence items for potential acquisitions, including preparation of budgets, schedules, and reviewing construction drawings
  • Create bid packages for consultants and trade partners
  • Present community information to internal and external groups
  • Manage consultants, trade partners, governmental agencies, utility providers and others to keep projects on time and budget
What you bring
5+ years
excel
autocad
state-of-the-art
homebuilding
degree
  • 5+ years development experience
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications with advanced skills in Excel
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD
  • State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment
  • Experience with production homebuilder or master developer (preferred)
  • Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar field
Benefits
  • Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset
  • Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company
  • Strong benefits
  • Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization
  • A competitive pay structure
  • A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level
  • Flexibility in work-life integration
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Security clearance
  • background checks may be part of the hiring process.
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.
Culture + Values
  • Start With Heart
  • Integrity Above All Else
  • Develop To Empower
  • Build Value
  • Think Strategically
  • Play To Win
Environment + Sustainability
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.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • 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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