Land Development Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Development Manager works with and executes tasks given by the President and VP of Land. This position oversees the development process from platting to final development in Company developments through using discretion and independent judgment to coordinate and approve work products of all development contractors and authorize payments to development contractors.

This position also coordinates Company development activities with and obtains necessary approvals from municipal utility districts and any applicable governmental authorities, serves as a developer representative on homeowner association boards and liaise with associations as necessary regarding community development activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Residential Development :

• Coordinate and evaluate work of contractors, utility companies, outside engineers, land planners, and other consultants relative to development and other project goals and timelines.
• Manage approval process of plats and engineering plans by all governmental agencies and attend related Planning and Zoning Commission, City Council, and County Commissioners’ Court meetings.
• Evaluate development bids from independent contractors and make recommendations on selection of contractors.
• Monitor contractors’ progress by on-site observations.
• Obtain final subdivision approval from City and / or County.
• Coordinate installation of franchise utilities (electric, gas, phone & cable).
• Monitor project schedules and revise as necessary.
• Review and recommend modifications to preliminary plats.
• Receive all contractor draws and review and approve for payment
• Assist in conducting acquisition analysis studies and due diligence investigations.

Municipal Utility Districts :

• Attend board meetings as developer representative.
• Work with attorneys and financial advisor on any bond offerings.
• Coordinate development activities with District Engineer.

Homeowner Associations :

• Serve as board member on association boards as needed.
• Attend CIA meetings as developer representative. Make recommendations concerning association business.
• Supervise maintenance of association property.

Professional Development :

• Maintain knowledge base in the development and platting process for various local municipalities.
• Maintain computer proficiency, particularly with Excel.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the President and VP of Land.

Leadership Competencies

• Models Leadership
• Takes Ownership
• Adapts & Adjusts
• Connects & Serves
• Develops Talent
• Communicates with Impact
• Thinks Strategically
• Drives for Excellence
• Improves & Innovates

Job Competencies

• Communication / Building Relationships
• Decision Making
• Relationship Management
• Project Management
• Attention to Detail
• Business Acumen

Qualifications

• College degree in Civil Engineering preferred.
• Requires at least 4 years of relevant land development experience.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively and professionally with outside professional consultants and contractors both verbally and in writing.
• Effectively work with engineering and planning departments of local municipalities and counties.
• Thorough understanding of engineering design principles as they apply to land development projects.
• Understanding of Texas Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) and how they relate to land development projects.
• Able to read and comprehend complex instructions, reports, correspondence, blueprints, construction plans, plats, and development plans.

Ability to write correspondence and reports. Ability to manage and forecast the progress and performance of one or more projects.

• Demonstrated computer skills including a working knowledge of MS Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Current, valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

Full Benefits Package

• Health, Dental & Vision
• 401(k)
• Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account
• Holidays
• PTO Leave
• New Home Discount
• Perry Homes Family College Fund
• Pet Discount Program

Note to job seekers : Your resume will be reviewed as the best qualified candidates will be contacted in the event that there is potential match

Perry Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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