Land Development Associate (2552)

DRB Homes; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Austin, TX seeks a Land Development specialist to support bid processes and subcontract negotiations for residential site development, including lot fit matrices and cross-functional coordination for approvals and permits.

The role also covers administrative duties such as tracking development costs, material pricing, erosion control & stormwater permits, bond management, and permit renewals, requiring strong organizational and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• High level interpersonal skills to professionally interact with homebuyers, team members, inspectors, contractors and developers.
• Self-motivated, ambitious, organized with the ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision.
• MS Office 365 skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and solicit bids for residential site development projects.
• Assist in the negotiation of subcontract agreements and proposals.
• Create and manage lot fit matrix for site development projects.
• Work with purchasing, production and sales teams to secure approvals, permits and documentation.
• Assist in securing permits, bonds and other sureties as needed for land development projects.
• Coordinate and negotiate with inspectors, developers and homebuilding team regarding deliverables, schedules and issues.
• Contractor coordination, site visits, documentation and inspections, scheduling, progress meetings, preconstruction meetings for ongoing development project.
• Assist in the management and oversight of development partner projects and lot deliveries.
• Finished lot inspections and documentation.
• Track historical development costs for future project evaluation.
• Tracking material pricing increases and decreases.
• Track and manage erosion control & stormwater permitting.
• Track and manage the project bonding, bond reduction/release process.
• Maintain bond and permit records and manage renewals as needed.
• Management of improvement plans and permit plan sets.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Organized

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Business/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Austin Division - Austin, TX 78704, Duties and Responsibilities

Land Development

• Estimate and solicit bids for residential site development projects
• Assist in the negotiation of subcontract agreements and proposals
• Create and manage lot fit matrix for site development projects
• Work with purchasing, production and sales teams to secure and/or provide approvals, permits and documentation
• Assist in securing permits, bonds and other sureties as needed for land development projects
• Coordinate and negotiate with inspectors, developers and homebuilding team regarding deliverables, schedules and issues
• Contractor coordination, site visits, documentation and inspections, scheduling, progress meetings, preconstruction meetings for ongoing development project.
• Assist in the management and oversight of development partner projects and lot deliveries
• Finished lot inspections and documentation

Administrative Duties

• Track historical development costs for future project evaluation
• Tracking material pricing increases and decreases
• Track and manage Erosion Control & Stormwater permitting
• Track and Manage the project bonding, bond reduction/release process (completing work, coordinating inspections, release bonds)
• Maintain bond and permit records and manage renewals as needed
• Management of improvement plans and permit plan sets

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Knowledge and Skills

• High level of interpersonal skills – with the ability to professionally interact with homebuyers, other team members, inspectors, contractors and developers.
• Self-motivated, ambitious, organized with the ability to prioritize and function successfully with minimal direct supervision. Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and can demonstrate drive and initiative to excel.
• MS Office 365 level computer skills required – including Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, etc.
• Strong analytical skills
• Valid driver’s license

Education and Work Experience

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Prior experience in homebuilding and/or land development is highly preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant work experience may be considered.