Land Development Manager at DRB Group

JOB PURPOSE:

To develop property and provide finished lots for home construction; assist Division President with engineering and operations of community land development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of new and ongoing residential communities including:
• Working with civil engineers and planners to entitle and permit the work
• Solicit and evaluate bids, establish budgets and schedules, oversee development work
• Provide oversight to ensure quality, schedule and budget meet required standards
• Provide ongoing soil, erosion and sediments control oversight and documentation
• Work with Homeowner Associations (HOA’s)
• Work with community management companies/managers to resolve issues
• Attend annual HOA meeting
• Review and Approve HOA budgets  
• Review and rule on Architectural Review submissions
• Oversee Community Manager efforts to ensure communities are run well
• Assist in the acquisition of land for new communities and/or finished lots for building homes
• Assist in identifying potential land or lots to purchase
• Assist in evaluating development and building costs for the potential acquisition
• Assist in evaluating the demand, pricing and potential market for the potential acquisition
• Manage the ongoing entitlement and bond requirements for owned properties
• for existing communities
• Renew/update permits as necessary
• Manage the bond release process (completing work, coordinating inspections, release bonds)
• Provide support to home building and new home sales teams
• Provide HOA documents and budget information as needed
• Evaluate and establish matrices providing lot fit and lot characteristics
• Provide support on all land related questions and issues as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge and Skills

• High level of interpersonal skills – with the ability to professionally interact with customers, legislators, inspectors, contractors and industry leaders.
• Self-motivated, organized and with the ability to prioritize and function successfully with minimal direct supervision.  And the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Office level computer skills required – including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong analytical skills
• Understanding of state, county, and city regulations

Education and Work Experience

• 4-6 years experience in residential homebuilding or land development environment preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in business, engineering or construction management - or equivalent experience in home building and/or land development