Director or Vice President, Land Development
Position Summary
The Director or Vice President of Land Management is a senior leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of land development, entitlement coordination, land planning, development execution, and infrastructure delivery for the division. This role provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with company objectives.
Responsibilities
Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and development strategies.
Oversee installation of infrastructure, site improvements, and land development construction activities.
Coordinate field operations to ensure projects meet schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
Manage land development contractors, consultants, inspectors, and trade partners.
Serve as the primary company representative with field inspectors and governmental agencies.
Ensure timely acceptance of public improvements, bond releases, surety exonerations, and project closeout activities.
Carefully coordinate community startup activities and ensure successful turnover to vertical construction and operations teams.
Support the design and implementation of community amenities and related infrastructure improvements.
Key Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred, fields of study include Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Land Planning, Urban Planning, Business, or a related discipline.
10+ years of residential land development, homebuilding, engineering, construction management, or related experience.
Demonstrated experience managing land development projects and direct reports.
Proven success leading multiple large-scale development projects and managing department-level operations.
Strong track record of organizational leadership, team development, and strategic planning.
Thorough knowledge of residential land development processes, engineering, entitlements, permitting, and infrastructure construction.
Ability to read, interpret, evaluate, and explain engineering plans, development agreements, entitlement documents, and construction drawings.
Strong project management, budgeting, scheduling, and organizational skills.
Experience negotiating contracts, managing consultants, and administering development agreements.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong leadership, team-building, and employee development skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and sound business judgment.
Ability to travel throughout the division as required.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits such as generous paid time off policies, like vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, and bereavement;
Paid disability, parental and military leave;
Company-sponsored and voluntary term life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurances;
A 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching;
A wellness incentive program to help team members thrive both personally and professionally.
Physical Requirements
Requires the ability to hear, speak, type, and sit for extended periods. The primary work environment consists of a corporate office setting with occasional visits to active construction and development sites. Noise levels are typically low to moderate.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position will supervise other employees.
Travel Requirements
Occasional travel may be required. A valid driver’s license and active vehicle insurance is required at all times.
FLSA Classification
Exempt