Vice President, Planned Community Development

About the Role

Lewis Planned Communities, part of the Lewis Group of Companies, one of the largest privately-owned real estate developers in the nation, is actively seeking a Vice President Planned Community Development for large residential master-planned community development projects throughout the Inland Empire area of southern California. Reporting to the Vice President of Planned Communities and partnering with a team of Lewis real estate development professionals, your job functions will include entitlements, review and organization of project documents, management of project schedule and budget, research of public agency regulations & requirements, report/business plan preparation, permit processing, and overall project support, while representing the Lewis team at public agency meetings and hearings.

Responsibilities

• Manage entitlements for large residential master-planned community development projects
• Review and organize project documents
• Manage project schedule and budget
• Research public agency regulations and requirements
• Prepare reports and business plans
• Process permits
• Provide overall project support
• Represent the Lewis team at public agency meetings and hearings
• Coordinate and interact with VPs, PMs, and administrative staff
• Monitor the status of projects, business plan targets, budgets, and problem areas, helping to ensure that projects and the team are functioning efficiently

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience working in the real estate development and/or home-building industry
• Project management experience for residential development projects
• Knowledge of CEQA and other applicable development regulations and policies
• Experience participating in public agency meetings and hearings
• Familiarity with planning and zoning concepts as well as state and federal permitting
• Experience working with state and local governmental agencies
• Experience managing outside contractors such as Architects, Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, Utility Consultants, soil engineers, Environmental Scientists, and other professionals (scope of work, project requirements, project timeline, etc.)
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and MS Project
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment with a passion for advancement
• Some auto travel within Southern California required

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in residential architecture and site planning

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ($200k+ commensurate with experience)
• Annual bonus
• 401k savings plan with immediate vesting and company match
• Monthly auto allowance
• $100/month cellphone reimbursement
• Paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Continued training and advancement opportunities