Manager, Land Development

Overview

As a Land Development Manager working for Taylor Morrison you will be responsible to effectively and efficiently coordinate the development of company-owned property to achieve business plans and financial objectives. You will create and manage land development budgets, monitor work and actively track invoices, and understand all components of the land development processes and timing/sequencing of all phases. This role secures the company’s ability to deliver lots on time and plays an integral role in the planning process for the jurisdictions in which the company operates, anticipating all possible requirements needed to secure building permits.

You should be able to understand design-related components necessary to satisfy jurisdictional requirements.

• We trust that as a Land Development Manager, you will: (responsibilities)
• Golf course construction management experience is strongly preferred
• Conceptual Plan/Preliminary Plat/Final Plat
• Obtain approval of subdivision, development and reimbursement agreements
• Obtain common area landscape plan approval
• Direct civil engineer on improvement plan issues and schedules
• Direct civil engineer on final plat development issues and schedule
• Direct civil engineer on final plat schedules
• Prepare trade specific scopes of work, bid package, and construction contracts
• Evaluate and quantify bid results by trade
• Coordinate with dry utility companies for plan preparation, service agreements, easement dedications, and schedule
• Schedule and attend all pre-construction and onsite progress meetings
• Coordinate wetland mitigation work
• Manage day-to-day operations of general contractor and all other trades
• Schedule appropriate vendors / subcontractors to meet project schedule
• Direct all trades on conflicts to achieve resolution
• Comply with all agency requirements
• Inspect improvements to ensure compliance with plans
• Coordinate start of home construction with contractors and agencies
• Communicate to other Land staff and, if appropriate, Sales and Construction
• Create subdivision punch list with inspectors
• Direct all trades on all corrective punch list measures and periodic maintenance/repairs
• Implement maintenance measures
• Lead New Community Opening Meetings
• Create subdivision one year punch list with inspectors
• Direct all trades on all corrective one year punch list measures
• Obtain conditional use and/or temporary permits, as required
• Coordinate and communicate with HOA and CDDs
• Prepare affordable housing program (if required)
• You are willing to perform other duties as assigned

• What you will need:
  
  (competencies, behaviors & attributes)
• Business Acumen
• Customer Focus
• Developing Direct Reports and Others
• Drive for Results
• Priority Setting

3 years combined experience in the Home Building Industry

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Civil Engineering, Planning or Construction Management required

Ability to anticipate possible obstacles and propose favorable solutions

Strong work ethic and commitment to implementation and execution

Concise writing and public speaking/presentation skills are desirable for reporting to the management team

Ability to read improvement plans, formulate budgets and understand accounting principles

Strong computer and negotiating skills

Action and results oriented

Superior ability to successfully multi-task and utilize project management skills

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Interviewing, selecting, and training employees;

Setting rates of pay and hours of work;

Appraising productivity; handling employee grievances or complaints, or disciplining employees;

Determining work techniques;

Planning the work;

Apportioning work among employees;

Determining the types of equipment to be used in performing work, or materials needed;

Planning budgets for work;

Monitoring work for legal or regulatory compliance;

Providing for safety and security of the workplace

Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule

Ability…