Job Description
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. 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.
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 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.