Director of Land Development

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Land Development team to complete cost estimates, lot densities, development schedules and identify risk during due diligence required in the submittal package for corporate approval
• Interface with Land Department staff during due diligence to verify the checklist is completed from contract phase through post-closing phase
• Lead teams in all aspects of community development including design, planning, engineering and development
• Solicit, analyze and meet with contractors for bids on new development projects
• Negotiate and finalize contracts with contractors
• Create budgets for the construction of entrances, lots, amenities and associated infrastructure for D.R. Horton communities, including roads, drainage, water, sewer and landscaping
• Oversee the activities of land planners, engineers, consultants, government officials and trade partners in the execution of land development tasks on time and at budget
• Review preliminary plats and revisions for final plat recordation
• Perform final walks with local authorities for street, water/sewer acceptance and secure bond release
• Develop and adhere to the division’s land development schedule and budget for each project and provide regular updates to the Division President
• Ensure active and quality communication is established and maintained with other internal departments regarding the status of future projects
• Provide leadership to the Land Development team including overall people management, talent identification, recruiting, and employee development
• Maintain and review budgets on each phase of development, and continually review all accounting relative to land development including cash flow projections
• Avoid and manage risks associated with land development activities
• Assume the primary responsibility for Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP)
• Monitor work for legal and regulatory compliance
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with government authorities
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
• Seven to ten years of related experience and/or training
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office and email