Division Director, Land Development — Lead Communities

MDC Holdings, Inc.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Sekisui House U.S., Inc. is seeking a Division Director of Land Development to lead entitlement through turnover for residential communities and to manage budgets and teams effectively.

This leadership role directs multiple projects, oversees planning and permitting, and ensures regulatory compliance while partnering with municipalities, consultants, and internal departments to deliver on-time, on-budget outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, planning, real estate development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of land development or construction experience, or 10-12 years equivalent experience.
• Experience leading teams in residential land development for a homebuilder or land development company.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee operational plans for all land development activities, ensuring alignment with division goals, build schedules, and budget targets.
• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Land Managers, Project Managers, and technical staff, fostering performance, accountability, and professional growth.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, and construction of land development projects, including grading, utilities, infrastructure installation, and site preparation.
• Direct review of engineering plans, construction drawings, environmental studies, and utility designs for constructability and compliance.
• Manage relationships with municipalities, regulatory agencies, utilities, consultants, and contractors to secure approvals and coordinate inspections.
• Evaluate project risks and guide team decisions using technical insights.
• Oversee contractor procurement, bid selection, contract negotiation, scopes of work, and performance management.
• Monitor project performance metrics, cash flow, and budget tracking; provide strategic updates to senior leadership.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with land acquisition, finance, construction, sales, and operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements and best practices across land development projects.

Skills

Land development knowledge

Leadership

Interpretation of plans

Problem solving

Communication

Budgeting & scheduling

Operational planning

Vendor & contractor management

Organization

Judgment & decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction management/planning/real estate development

Job description

Sekisui House U.S., Inc. is seeking a Division Director of Land Development to lead entitlement through turnover for residential communities and to manage budgets and teams effectively.

This leadership role directs multiple projects, oversees planning and permitting, and ensures regulatory compliance while partnering with municipalities, consultants, and internal departments to deliver on-time, on-budget outcomes.