Investments & Dev Director-FG

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and coordinates acquisition and land development activities for specified markets
• Builds and maintains an acquisition pipeline for the designated market(s)
• Negotiates the acquisition of properties with landowners, attorneys or brokers
• Prepares memoranda and other documentation and analytics for corporate approval for land buys
• Oversees due diligence on prospective projects to include review of preliminary budgets and schedules; review of site related reports, development orders and plat requirements; review and provide comments on engineering plans, plats, and landscape plans; interface with local government as needed to determine the viability of a project; and review and provide comments on Investment Committee packages
• Manages, coordinates resources for and meets all entitlement needs for land acquisitions
• Maintains monitoring of development phases and entitlement processes post-closing
• Coordinates and manages the land development functions for a specific area to ensure timely completion to meet the company’s business plans and objectives
• Executes community development plans including construction of streets, utilities (wet and dry), amenities, common areas, storm water management facilities and entrances
• Secures governmental approvals for development and construction with federal, state and local jurisdiction officials
• Responsible for preliminary and final platting of developments
• Supervises budgeting and forecasting process and is responsible for execution and financial performance of projects in the designated market
• Ensures compliance with NPDES/SWPPP program for each assigned project
• Reports and documents on all projects under development are current
• Manages Homeowner’s Associations (HOA) meetings for residential land developments and operates the HOA until residents assume control
• Builds and maintains relationships with national, regional and local home builders as well as commercial builders
• Leads or assists where appropriate, with the negotiations for the sale of residential lots to homebuilders as well as commercial tracts to commercial builders
• Manages day-to-day customer, partner, and/or vendor relationships
• Reviews project status reports submitted by Development Managers
• Collaborates with Development Managers on department initiatives for improvement
• Works with area municipalities and utility contractors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
• Seven to ten years related experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle
• Work effectively in high pressure situations
• Proficiency with MS Office and email