Director of Development & Land Strategy

Ideal Homes; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal Homes in Norman, OK is seeking a Development Manager to own the full lifecycle of community projects from land acquisition through permit-ready completion. You will drive strategy, manage cross-functional teams, and coordinate with municipalities, engineers, and contractors to execute on time and within scope.

The role requires strong analytical skills, negotiation prowess, and the ability to lead multiple development projects simultaneously while maintaining company standards and building

Qualifications

• Experience in land development from acquisition through construction.
• Ability to analyze market data and identify growth opportunities.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with mapping tools and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate land purchases, contracts, and development agreements.
• Identify, research, and pursue new land opportunities.
• Monitor all phases of development construction and permit readiness.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and utilities.
• Lead development meetings and cross-functional collaboration.
• Maintain and analyze data on land opportunities, contracts, and market trends.

Skills

Land acquisition

Market analytics

Negotiation

Project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Mapping tools

Tools

Google Earth

NearMap

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ideal Homes in Norman, OK is seeking a Development Manager to own the full lifecycle of community projects from land acquisition through permit-ready completion. You will drive strategy, manage cross-functional teams, and coordinate with municipalities, engineers, and contractors to execute on time and within scope.

The role requires strong analytical skills, negotiation prowess, and the ability to lead multiple development projects simultaneously while maintaining company standards and building