Land Development Manager

Ladiesinland; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Morrison is seeking a Land Development Manager to coordinate the development of company-owned land. You will oversee budgets, track invoices, and drive the planning, permitting, and construction processes across jurisdictions to ensure on-time delivery of lots and alignment with financial goals.

The role requires 3 years in home building, a relevant bachelor's degree, and strong skills in budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• 3 years of combined experience in the Home Building Industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Civil Engineering, Planning or Construction Management required.
• Ability to anticipate obstacles and propose favorable solutions.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to implementation and execution.
• Concise writing and public speaking/presentation skills desirable for reporting to management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development of company-owned property to meet business plans and financial objectives.
• Create and manage land development budgets and monitor invoices.
• Lead planning for subdivisions, permits, and approvals with jurisdictions.
• Direct civil engineers on improvement plans, final plats, and schedules.
• Prepare bid packages, negotiate contracts, and manage vendors/subcontractors.
• Schedule pre-construction and progress meetings; manage daily operations of trades.
• Coordinate with utility companies, easements, and plan preparations.
• Ensure compliance with plans and agency requirements during construction.

Skills

Business Acumen

Customer Focus

Developing Others

Drive for Results

Priority Setting

Public Speaking

Budgeting

Negotiation

Project Management

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Civil Engineering, Planning or Construction Management

Job description

As a Land Development Manager working for Taylor Morrison, you will be responsible for effectively and efficiently coordinating the development of company-owned property to achieve business plans and financial objectives. Will create and manage land development budgets, monitor work and actively track invoices, need to understand all components of the land development processes and timing/sequencing of all phases of those processes. Secure the company’s ability to deliver lots on time and play an integral role in the planning process for the jurisdictions in which the company operates, anticipating all possible requirements needed to secure building permits. Ability to understand design-related components necessary to satisfy jurisdictional requirements.

We trust that as a Land Development Manager you will: (responsibilities)

Conceptual Plan/Preliminary Plat/Final Plat

Obtain approval of subdivision, development and reimbursement agreements

Obtain common area landscape plan approval

Direct civil engineer on improvement plan issues and schedules

Direct civil engineer on final plat development issues and schedule

Direct civil engineer on final plat schedules

Prepare trade specific scopes of work, bid package, and construction contracts

Evaluate and quantify bid results by trade

Coordinate with dry utility companies for plan preparation, service agreements, easement dedications, and schedule

Schedule and attend all pre-construction and onsite progress meetings

Coordinate wetland mitigation work

Manage day-to-day operations of general contractor and all other trades

Schedule appropriate vendors / subcontractors to meet project schedule

Direct all trades on conflicts to achieve resolution

Comply with all agency requirements

Inspect improvements to ensure compliance with plans

Coordinate start of home construction with contractors and agencies

Communicate to other Land staff and, if appropriate, Sales and Construction

Create subdivision punch list with inspectors

Direct all trades on all corrective punch list measures and periodic maintenance/repairs

Implement maintenance measures

Lead New Community Opening Meetings

Create subdivision one year punch list with inspectors

Direct all trades on all corrective one year punch list measures

Obtain conditional use and/or temporary permits, as required

Coordinate and communicate with HOA and CDD’s

Prepare affordable housing program (if required)

You are willing to perform other duties as assigned

What you will need: (competencies, behaviors & attributes)

Business Acumen

Customer Focus

Developing Direct Reports and Others

Drive for Results

Priority Setting

About you:

3 years of combined experience in the Home Building Industry

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Civil Engineering, Planning or Construction Management required

Ability to anticipate possible obstacles and propose favorable solutions

Strong work ethic and commitment to implementation and execution

Concise writing and public speaking/presentation skills are desirable for reporting to the management team

Ability to read improvement plans, formulate budgets and understand accounting principles

Strong computer and negotiating skills

Action and results oriented

Superior ability to successfully multi-task and utilize project management skills