Land Development Manager

Ashton Woods Homes; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton Woods Homes is seeking a development/construction professional to oversee land development projects in the Nashville area. You will coordinate with municipal staff, manage development construction activities, and ensure adherence to plans, budgets, and schedules.

You will liaise with contractors, apply for permits, and drive on-time, quality community delivery. The role requires a background in construction management or business, 3–5 years in homebuilding and land development, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Business or equivalent years of experience.
• 3-5 years of homebuilding experience preferred.
• 3-5 years of land development experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Division with integrity within the contractor, government, and homeowner community.
• Coordinate with municipal staff on development permitting, construction, and scheduling.
• Schedule development construction activities to meet the project plan.
• Monitor progress of development contractors and manage civil improvements.
• Ensure projects align with plans, budgets, and on-time delivery.
• Handle invoicing approvals and coordination of close-out activities.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Project scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Business or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Ashton Woods is more than just a home builder. From the sale of our first home in 1989 to recently being named Builder of the Year by Builder Magazine, our focus has always been on blazing new trails and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in homebuilding. Ashton Woods, the #1 private home builder in the United States, markets its homes through its two award-winning brands, Ashton Woods and Starlight Homes. The Ashton Woods brand is known for designing thoughtfully curated, inspired homes for people who love design. The Starlight Homes brand builds homes specifically for the first-time homebuyer, offering affordable homes with well-executed designs and quality finishes for buyers looking to make the dream of home ownership a reality. The company’s commitment to innovation and continually evolving to meet the needs of the market is a key reason we are one of the most celebrated homebuilders in the nation, winning hundreds of national and local industry awards in product and community design, architecture, merchandising, sales, marketing, and customer service. We believe that what we accomplish together is greater than what we deliver individually. Our team members have inspired the shared values we embrace in all decisions and actions: Unwavering Integrity, Trail Blazing, Bold Action, Collective Compassion, and Unconditional Respect.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Ashton Woods sells new homes in Atlanta, Austin, Charleston, Dallas, Houston, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Antonio, and Tampa.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Division in the contractor/local government/homeowner community with a high level of integrity, honesty, and competence.
• Ensure smooth working relationship between municipal staff, contractors, trade partners, and quality control professionals.
• Coordinate with local government staff regarding development permitting, construction, and scheduling.
• Schedule development construction activities to meet the overall project schedule.
• Monitor and manage the progress of development contractors.
• Manage the construction of civil improvements, utilities, amenity areas, and related improvements.
• Ensure projects are completed per the plans/specifications, within budget, and manage project schedules to ensure on time delivery of communities.
• Manage municipal acceptances, warranty, utility clearances, and HOA acceptances for all projects.
• Manage and coordinate end of maintenance and community close out to ensure timely bond release.
• Approval of all development construction invoices.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Construction Management or Business or equivalent years of experience in Construction Management with production builder required.
• 3-5 years of homebuilding experience preferred.
• 3-5 years of land development experience preferred – development type construction, including clearing, grading, pipe installation (sewer, storm and water), curb and paving and erosion control.
• Experience in understanding government and industry specifications for development construction.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledgeable about the construction industry including construction cost, materials, products, methods and procedures.
• Must have thorough knowledge of the trades, crafts and equipment needed to complete the job, plus the ability to identify potential problems.
• Knowledge and familiarity with blueprints, construction drawings and addendum and reading same required.
• Knowledge of erosion control measures and their proper implementation.
• Ability to make decisions based on construction knowledge when necessary, due to unexpected field conditions.
• Extreme self-motivation.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize several tasks without compromising quality of work or mission deadlines.
• Proven organization skills in a high paced work environment.
• Ability to review, analyze and interpret information as well as trouble-shoot to solve problems.
• Knowledge of Business English and ability to communicate patiently and professionally with both internal and external customers both orally and in writing.
• Ability to adapt in a changing workplace.
• Computer literacy, proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point and ability to learn new programs as needed.

EXPERIENCE:

• Home building or real estate experience preferred.
• Construction management background with strong analytical skills preferred.
• Residential land development experience a plus.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English.
• Employees in the position are required to be able to hear and have vision sufficient to utilize all office equipment.
• Use of hands and fingers is required to utilize standard office equipment.
• Ability to drive own vehicle required.
• Use of feet and legs required to walk, climb and maneuver within construction sites.
• Requires occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

These physical requirements are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions if requested.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is generally performed in the field, i.e. home building construction sites. Occasional work will be performed in a typical office environment and may involve the use of standard office equipment. Work is typically active in nature, but some sitting may be required. Fast paced environment subject to numerous schedule and priority change and short notice activity.

Fast paced environment subject to numerous schedule and priority changes potentially with short notice.