The Role
The Director of Land Development supervises field activities, manages budgets, coordinates schedules, and ensures compliance for land development projects.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Compensation & BenefitsOur benefits include: Health Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision; Vacation & Holidays -- generous PTO & 8 holidays; 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs, Home Purchase Discount for Associates, Pet Insurance.
Top Skills
Excel
MS Office
PowerPoint
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The Company
What We Do
Dream Finders Homes is a nationally recognized homebuilder, recently named 2025 Builder of the Year by Zonda Media. As the official homebuilder of the Jacksonville Jaguars, MiLB, and the PGA TOUR, we are proud to partner with organizations that align with our commitment to excellence and community.
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