Land Development Manager

New Home Co. is a new generation homebuilder focused on the design, construction and sale of innovative and consumer-driven homes across major metropolitan areas in Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. Our commitment to excellence has earned us industry-wide recognition, including 2019 Builder of the Year by Professional Builder and the fastest-growing private builder in the country by Home Builder Executive in 2024

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Position Job Title: Land Development Manager

FLSA Status: Salaried - Exempt

Job Location: Office and Field

Position Summary

The Land Development Manager has responsibility for due diligence, land planning, entitlement, and development as well as internal project management and external consultant team management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, however other duties may be assigned:

• Prepare and monitor development budgets and provide updates of budget overruns to management.
• Prepare development timelines and weekly reports documenting job status (days ahead of schedule, days behind schedule, etc.).
• Address any problems or conflicts which arise during the development process and create feasible alternatives.
• Assist in creation of proforma budgets for entitlement & land development.
• Assist with land acquisition feasibility studies and with analyzing potential development risks.
• Assist with developing entitlement strategies, submissions and presentations as necessary.
• Assist with obtaining permit approvals for projects.
• Ensure the scope, schedule and budget of all construction activities meets the specified objectives for all projects as outlined in the business plan.
• Manage engineering, design consultants and city/municipal staff through the entitlement process.
• Assist with the processing of all site improvement plans, sales offices and model plans/permits and architectural plans.
• Prepare project schedules through the permitting process and ensure schedule compliance.
• Add input on project development plans to ensure nothing is overlooked.
• Utility coordination.
• Actively manage start-up activity to open communities per Business Plan and coordinate turnover with vertical construction team.
• Manage land development trades and internal team to ensure schedule and budget adherence.
• Manage Bond issuance, reductions, and exonerations.
• Manage SWPPP Permit requirements and adherence.

Managerial Responsibility: This position may supervise other employees.

Position Qualifications (Education, Skills, Experience):

• College degree preferred. Preferred degree in Land Planning, Civil Engineering, Construction Management and/or Business.
• Experience in developing contracts, budgets and schedules for development.
• Experienced in dealing with subcontractors and negotiations.
• Experience in dealing with jurisdictions.
• The most qualified candidate will thrive in a high growth environment and will naturally lead by fostering a culture of positivity and employee engagement through leadership and actions.
• Must be computer literate with experience in Windows, Excel, Word & Microsoft Project.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational and follow-through skills.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel to all the various sites when necessary.
• Ability to read and understand plans, entitlement and other documents as required to perform duties.
• Ability to work as an integral part of a cohesive team dealing with complex projects
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job in accordance with corporate requirements and professional business practices.

Requirements

• Position requires driving as needed, frequency varies by location
• Valid driver's license required
• This position often requires driving during the workday. As a contingency of employment, a background check, inclusive of an MVR, will be completed. The occurrence of major violations including but not limited to Driving Under the Influence, Driving While Intoxicated, and Reckless Driving may preclude coverage by New Home Co.'s auto insurance carrier and as a result may preclude employment with the Company.

Base Salary: The expected base salary range for this position is between $115,000 to $125,000 per year, depending on experience and skillset. Base Salary is paid bi-weekly, every other Friday. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual bonus based on divisional and individual performance.

Benefits: In addition to competitive medical, dental and vision coverage, New Home Co. provides comprehensive benefits to eligible team members and their dependents, generous paid time off policies, like vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, and bereavement; paid disability, parental and military leave; company-sponsored and voluntary term life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurances; a 401(k) retirement plan with bi-weekly employer matching of 50% up to the first 8% of team member contributions; as well as a wellness incentive program.

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Similarly, the work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

Requires the ability to hear, type and talk in addition to sitting and standing. The primary work location is a corporate office however frequent field visits are required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. New Home Co. retains the discretion to add or change job duties at any time.