Land Development Manager
About the role
Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for homeowners, communities, and associates by building quality homes, providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States. A career that empowers you to build your future. The Land Development Manager is responsible for managing the division’s land development program by directing activities such as roadway construction, water and sewer installation, earthwork, landscape, irrigation activities, vertical construction, and public utility coordination. A career with purpose, built on making dreams come true, building zero‑defect homes, managing costs, and adhering to schedules.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the successful and timely delivery of new projects through use of construction schedules, contract documents, land development budgets, environmental studies, geotechnical reports, engineering and architectural construction plans, and permit compliance reports.
- Work closely with the Area Construction Managers and Director of Construction to deliver completed, ready‑to‑build home sites.
- Assist in the creation of development budgets during the entitlement process and value‑engineer specific aspects of the project design.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with jurisdictional entities while preserving land use and development rights.
- Oversee projects from permit approvals through construction, recording plat, final certification, and community turnover.
- Oversee and manage all aspects of field operations related to land development, including erosion control, grading, wet utilities, dry utilities, paving, sidewalks, landscaping, hardscaping, amenities, post‑construction as‑builts, certifications, and compliance letters.
- Manage HOA affairs, including quarterly meetings, budget analysis, and improvements to common open space.
- Responsible for bond maintenance and retrieval of all types of guaranty used by the division.
- Work with all departments as needed to deliver amenity/recreation centers, common entry landscaping, and ensure proper marketing windows.
- Responsible for SWPPP management and compliance.
- Regularly review project development budgets with the Director of Development for reconciliation.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Land Development.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a similar program preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in land development.
- Computer literacy, including word‑processing, spreadsheet analysis, project scheduling, and data management software.
- Detail‑oriented problem‑solver able to deal with complex situations.
- Valid Driver’s License and good driving record.
- Valid auto insurance coverage required.
- Regular, in‑person attendance at company communities/job sites and offices during regular work hours is an essential function of this job.
- Ability to work in excess of eight hours per day in the confined quarters of a construction trailer.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
- Ability to read plans.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, lift, move, and/or carry equipment which may be in excess of 50 pounds.
- Job may require occasional operation of construction equipment.
- Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
Benefits
- Robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Associate Assistance Plan.
- Education Assistance Program.
- Up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance.
- Up to three weeks of vacation annually.
- Generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies.
- New Hire Referral Bonus Program.
- Significant Home Purchase Discounts.
- Unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day.
Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.