Director of Land Development

Land Development

Director of Land Development

Houston, TX, US

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The Director of Land Development is responsible for supervising all land development field activities for assigned communities from pre-construction meetings to bond release.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure projects meet governmental requirements and individual site plans and specifications

Monitor land development schedules on assigned communities

Ensure completion of land development improvements for bond reductions and release

Maintain land development budgets

Complete all other duties as assigned by the VP of Entitlements and Land

Coordinate the hiring and daily management of Sub contractors for land developmentPrepare land development budgets for project in entitlement process for management approvalCoordinate preparation of Land Development budgets and projects and schedules

Coordinate all consultant interaction and work directly with various approval agencies including City and County Planning/Engineering/Zoning/XCEL/HOA Departments related to all entitlement processes and other issues that arise.

Negotiate purchase price and terms

Write LOI's and review all contractsReview amended contractsManage the surety process for all projects

Manage Land Development team consisting of Land Development Manager and Project Manager

Responsible for Lot Turnover to Construction

Coordination of New Communities opening schedules and materials for OPS team.

Coordination of Lot Matrix for all Product Offerings

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

Degree in Construction Management encouraged, but not required

Minimum of 5 years' experience in Land Development / Construction Management / Estimating

Knowledge of scope, region, jurisdictions and general Land Development

Ability to budget, bid, schedule. plan, organize, manage and supervise subcontractors

Knowledge of MS Office with focus on Excel and Project

Organizational Skills

Self- Starter splitting time between office and field with ability to perform duties with little supervision.

Strong Communication Skills (written and verbal)Attention to Detail

Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, andWordValid Driver's License is required as well as travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment is representative of an office/field settingThe noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderateReasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are close vision. The employee is often required to sit and use theirhands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies.In addition, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or crouch. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

This document describes the minimum, essential duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, effort,andworkingconditionsoftheposition.Itinnowayimpliesthatthesearetheonlyfunctions to be performed by the incumbent. Workers are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related functions requested by a supervisor or manager. Successful performance requires that the incumbent possess and utilize the abilities and skills described. All functions are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves orothers.