Director of Community Planning
About Us
Since 1967, Toll Brothers has been building luxury homes and communities in premier U.S. locations. As a Fortune 500 company operating in over 60 markets, we are the country’s premier luxury builder offering a wide range of product types and price points for first-time, move-up, active-adult, and second-home buyers. We value diverse perspectives and strive to create an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected and can be their authentic selves.
About the Role
This is an on-site, full-time position based in Tampa, Florida. The Director of Community Planning is responsible for managing all community start-up activities, coordinating architectural product development, negotiating trades pricing, and ensuring ongoing community performance. This role involves budget oversight, decision-making on model designs, and implementing activities required to open a community by target dates.
Responsibilities
- Implement product changes and efficiencies
- Assist with design and value engineering plans
- Work with Design Studio to ensure contracted products
- Collaborate with Cost Manager to maintain accurate cost matrices
- Ensure house budgets are accurate and highlight missing contracts
- Maintain a database for direct costs for land acquisition
- Track milestone progress of new communities from land acquisition to community opening
- Develop and maintain the community product catalog, including architecture, red-line processes, specifications, and marketing materials
- Oversee model complex development and construction
- Coordinate decorator and merchandising efforts
- Prepare marketing materials and sales office buildout
- Execute QDH strategy in partnership with Sales
- Coordinate HOA Documents and Public Offering Statements (if applicable)
- Develop pricing packages and partner with the Division’s Architectural Business Partner to create new products
- Serve as the division’s “Product Champion” for ongoing product rationalization and “right-sizing” efforts
- Manage the semi-annual plan-change process and updates to community product offerings
- Ensure Purchasing has updated contracting information post product changes
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Solid knowledge of residential real estate acquisition and development
- Experience with residential real estate financial analysis
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven ability to manage complex processes with diverse stakeholders
- Track record of delivering projects on established timelines
- Familiarity with software applications used in residential construction
- Experience communicating with senior leaders
Qualifications
- 5–10 years of related work experience (essential)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
- MBA (preferred)