Land Development Manager

Overview

Manage horizontal construction, permits, budgets, and vendors for land development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• entitlement processing
• permit acquisition
• horizontal construction
• bid management
• cost analysis
• utilities coordination

Tasks

THE ROLE: The Land Development Manager is responsible for a portfolio of projects within a division to manage the horizontal construction process to ensure that all projects are on time, on budget, meeting all safety and jurisdictional requirements, Ensures that all projects are entered into the system, kept on schedule, and updated as necessary to inform real time project status. Partners closely with the feasibility team to assist in deal review and validation. -Responsible for timely input and accuracy into all systems to be access for just in time information for budgeting, planning, accounting, and tracking progress. -Participate in the value engineering of plans to find optimal solutions and cost savings, where possible. -Preparation and processing of entitlement applications, ranging from annexation and zoning, subdivision/platting, site development permitting, development agreements, PUDs, and utilities planning and permitting. -Work with local, state, and federal jurisdictions to receive necessary permits for development. -Ensure that projects are handed over to the Construction team per each project schedule as to not delay building permits and vertical. -Collaborate with the land acquisition and feasibility team to assess potential site development viability, development costs and timeline. Perform due diligence to aid in the decision of acquisition as needed. -Responsible for the horizontal construction process including site assessments, feasibility. Permitting, fencing, demolition, grading, utilities connection, purchasing and preparing and managing budgets, adhering to jurisdictional requirements, and overseeing all contractions and vendors -Manage bidding of all land development scopes of work and lead bid awarding -Create detailed cost analysis, development budgets, and development schedules for projects from project conception to closing for accountability and accuracy, and report to division management as required. -Assist the construction team with overseeing construction activities to meet all jurisdictional requirements for final subdivision acceptance. -Works closely with the build sales team to determine feasibility of potential deals. -Is able to work closely with the land acquisition team to evaluate feasibility of a potential site meeting all buy box and jurisdictional regulations and requirements for both new deals and working with the build team on buyer owned properties. -Secure all necessary utilities for projects and coordinate with all utilities providers to ensure timely delivery of services. -Engage and manage third party consultants such as engineers, architects, planners, surveyors, geotechnical/environmental specialists to secure all necessary entitlements for project approvals. -Manage consultants, trade partners, governmental agencies, utility providers and others to keep projects on time and budget.

Requirements

• leadership
• 3-5yrs
• land development
• homebuilding
• blueprints
• bachelor's

What You Bring

-Experience leading functional and cross functional projects and teams and proven effectiveness as a matrix leader. -3-5 years’ experience in Land Development -Has advanced knowledge of the homebuilding process with specific focus on land development and engineering. -Able to read blueprints, land plans, and knowledge of how to assess fit and cost for all horizontal construction. -Bachelor’s degree in Land Development or related field

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About Thomas James Homes

-Founded with a vision to transform neighborhoods with custom luxury homes. -Specializes in designing and constructing high-end residences that integrate seamlessly into their communities. -Operates primarily in California, focusing on desirable locations where quality and craftsmanship stand out. -A trusted name in homebuilding, known for attention to detail and a commitment to excellence in every project. -Projects range from large estate homes to custom-built residences, offering unparalleled luxury and design. -Known for building homes that blend aesthetic appeal with functional living spaces, creating timeless designs.

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