Land Development Manager

Job Description Summary

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

Job Details

We trust that as a Land Development Manager you will: (responsibilities)

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

Manage day-to-day development activities

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

Implement erosion control

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 CDD’s

Prepare affordable housing program (if required)

Prepare sales disclosures (as needed)

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

Self-Knowledge

About you:

3 years of combined experience in the Home Building Industry

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

Attention to detail A MUST

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

Will have responsibilities such as:

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

Essential Functions:

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 to oversee direct reports daily and provide guidance as needed

Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device

Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager

Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed

Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Comply with company policies and procedure

Physical Demands:

Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

*Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.

Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.

Benefits of Working With Taylor Morrison

We are looking for dedicated professionals that share our values of putting the customer - and their needs - first. In addition to a great team atmosphere, career development and advancement opportunities, we offer full-time employees an extensive benefits package, to include:

• •Competitive Compensation
• •Health Care - Medical/Dental/Visio​​n/Prescription​​ Drug Coverage
• •401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
• •Flexible Spending Accounts
• •Disability Programs
• •Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
• •Vacation & Company Holidays
• •Tuition Reimbursement
• •Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
• •Home Mortgage Program
• •Employee Assistance Program (EAP)