Director of Land Acquisition and Development

We are seeking an experienced Director of Land Acquisition and Development for a leading homebuilder in the Denver, CO market.  The position will report to the Division President.  Experience with a home builder or developer is preferred as the builder is growing fast and is among the largest in the market.  If you have experience as a Land Project Manager, Land Development Manager, or VP / Director of Land Development and/or Acquisition, please review and apply below.

The comp, benefits, and opportunity for personal and professional growth are very strong for this opportunity.

DIRECTOR OF LAND DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES:

• Effectively and efficiently coordinate the development of the company-owned property to achieve business plans and financial objectives.
• Create land development budgets, monitor work and actively track invoices.
• Understand all components of the development processes and timing/sequencing of all phases of those processes.
• Secure the company’s ability to deliver lots on time with conditions of development beneficial to the company.
• Play an integral role in the planning process for the jurisdictions in which the company operates, anticipating all possible requirements needed to secure permits.
• Understand design-related components necessary to satisfy jurisdictional requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR DIRECTOR OF LAND DEVELOPMENT:

Prior to Development:

• Conceptual Plan/Preliminary Plat/Final Plat.
• Submit/track subdivision, development and reimbursement agreements.
• Obtain approval of subdivision, development and reimbursement agreements.
• Obtain common area landscape plan approval.
• Direct civil engineer on improvement plan issues and schedules and approval.
• Direct civil engineer on final plat development issues and schedule.
• Obtain permits required for development (clearing, grading, encroachment, etc.).
• Prepare trade specific scopes of work and bid packages.
• Coordinate with dry utility companies for plan preparation, service agreements, and easement dedications.
• Schedule and attend all pre-construction and onsite progress meetings.

During Development:

• Lead day-to-day operations of the general contractors and their trades.
• Manage day-to-day development activities.
• Manage development budget and update schedules weekly.
• Inspect improvements to ensure compliance with plans.
• Coordinate start of home construction with Sales and Construction Departments.
• Direct amenity construction to be completed at the time of model opening.
• Lead New Community Opening Meetings.
• Prepare disclosure documents for sale contract.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR LAND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, Planning or Construction Management.
• 5 years of combined experience in the Home Building Industry, with a minimum of 3 years of land development experience.
• 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 skills.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Action and results-oriented.
• Superior ability to successfully multi-task and utilize project management skills.

BENEFITS FOR LAND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Care – Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Coverage
• 401(k) With Company Matching Contributions
• Disability Programs
• Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
• Vacation & Company Holidays

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