Division VP of Land Development

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive land development strategies aligned with the company's growth and profitability goals.
• Evaluate new market opportunities and shape long-range plans for community planning and development execution.
• Partner closely with executive leadership, land acquisition, construction, purchasing, and sales teams to ensure seamless project delivery and alignment with broader business objectives.
• Represent the company in public hearings, planning commissions, and other high-level entitlement and community forums as needed.
• Oversee all phases of land development from pre-acquisition feasibility through horizontal construction, ensuring efficiency, quality, and timely delivery.
• Provide executive oversight for engineering consultants, general contractors, and subcontractors; negotiate and manage high-value development contracts.
• Implement scalable processes and technology platforms that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure timely delivery of finished lots.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with government agencies, municipalities, utilities, and community stakeholders to streamline permitting and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; mitigate risks related to environmental, permitting, and legal matters.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing land development team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
• Develop succession plans and professional development strategies to support team growth and retention.
• Continuously evaluate department structure and talent to optimize efficiency and support expansion into new communities and markets.
• Drive profitability through disciplined cost control, contract negotiations, and proactive risk management.
• Monitor development pro formas, value-engineer site designs, and drive cost-reduction initiatives without sacrificing quality or schedule.
• Lead capital budgeting efforts, manage bond requirements, and oversee long-term financial planning for land assets.
• Guide land use strategy and entitlement efforts, ensuring timely and cost-effective project approvals.
• Provide critical input during land acquisition evaluation to ensure entitlements, zoning, and development potential align with company objectives.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with land sellers, legal counsel, community groups, and public officials.

Entitlement & Land Strategy

• Guide land use strategy and entitlement efforts, ensuring timely and cost-effective project approvals.
• Provide critical input during land acquisition evaluation to ensure entitlements, zoning, and development potential align with company objectives.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with land sellers, legal counsel, community groups, and public officials.