Division VP, Land & Development Strategy

DRB Homes; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DRB Homes in North Charleston, SC seeks an experienced land development leader to plan and direct acquisition, entitlement, design, and development efforts. You will coordinate with engineers, planners, and officials to secure approvals and manage costs and schedules, driving the division’s growth.

You will also lead a team, develop annual budgets, and align plans with corporate objectives while building relationships with inspectors and stakeholders to maximize site productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field and minimum 7 years experience within the homebuilding industry with concentration in Land & Entitlement OR equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Able to think ahead and plan over a 1-2 year time span as well as a long range 5 year time frame.
• Able to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Problem analysis/resolution skills at the strategic and functional level.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for land and lot acquisition.
• Negotiate, acquire and entitle the land necessary to meet company goals and projections; prospect for potential land acquisition opportunities.
• Establishes broker/seller relationships
• Analyzes land development proformas
• Handles bond submittals and reimbursements
• Drafts and submits LOIs
• Negotiate and finalize contracts for targeted acquisitions
• Maintain reports, critical target dates, contract summaries and periodic market analysis
• Coordinate the activity of engineers, land planners, architects and general contractors in the development of acquired properties
• Coordinate with local, county, state and federal governmental agencies to annex, zone and otherwise secure regulatory approval for projects
• Oversees the land development function, strategic objectives and designs methodology to achieve Company goals
• Develops the annual Land department budgets and schedules
• Provides leadership, direction and management of department functions, policies and procedures
• Provides skills and expertise to the division by building, developing, and managing a land development team
• Aligns business plans with organizational objectives
• Establish and foster professional relationships with state, county and city inspectors and officials to maximize productivity of development sites
• Prepare bid packages and negotiate all land development contracts for this region while overseeing this same function for the company
• Inspect development site to ensure site is progressing according to plan and schedule; maintain a job activity log and produce weekly reports
• Manage development costs; ensure costs are within budget constraints
• Assist with application and securing bond and permits; follow up on bond reductions
• Review and comprehend engineering drawings with emphasis on cost reductions
• Coordinate resolution of land development issues affecting house construction
• Resolve and follow-up on development issues when community is closed out
• Maintain and monitor proper subdivision appearance
• Manage land purchases through entitlement processes; provide information for and participate in the coordination of land acquisition packages
• Assess site viability and provide information where appropriate
• Interface with homeowner’s association, as necessary

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Team management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

DRB Homes in North Charleston, SC seeks an experienced land development leader to plan and direct acquisition, entitlement, design, and development efforts. You will coordinate with engineers, planners, and officials to secure approvals and manage costs and schedules, driving the division’s growth.

You will also lead a team, develop annual budgets, and align plans with corporate objectives while building relationships with inspectors and stakeholders to maximize site productivity.