Land Development Director: Lead Growth & Permitting

4rahlp1 American Homes 4 Rent, L.P.

Murray (UT)

On-site

USD 119,000 - 163,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company matching

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

American Homes 4 Rent, LP is seeking a Director of Land Development in Utah to lead residential lot development from due diligence to permitting, budgeting and on-site execution. You will coordinate design teams, manage budgets, and drive approvals while overseeing subcontractors and vendors to meet project goals.

The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years in land development, OSHA 30, a valid license, and proficiency in MS Office and take-off software.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Economics, Commerce, or Construction Management preferred.
Minimum five (5) years of experience in land development design and/or land development.
Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience managing direct reports.
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record required.
OSHA 30 certification.
Drone license from FAA (if applicable per market).
Knowledge of Air Quality Regulations and SWPPP protocols.
Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office and quantity take-off software.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Strong staffing development and appraisal skills.
Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to take prudent risks.
Ability to interact effectively at all levels.
Excellent project management and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Establish, manage, and maintain accurate development schedules and budgets.
Manage and communicate projected vs. actual budget reconciliation and cash flow projections including reimbursements.
Proactively resolve issues to keep development on-time and on-budget.
Select and manage trade partners to execute development work to our specifications.
Partner with subcontractors to prepare and process bid packages, contracts, change orders, check requests, invoices and bonds as necessary.
Partner with Land Acquisition team in building accurate development budgets/executive summaries for new land deals.
Assist Land Acquisition in gaining municipal approvals and identifying site issues.
Travel between job sites to inspect progress, problem-solve and validate work.
Continual communication to vendors, internal customers/market team, and municipal supervisors to ensure proper completion of project initiatives.
Secure final tract/plat acceptance and bond releases by governing municipalities and agencies.
Ensure long term success of the organization by providing turnover of communities to Property Management.