Legislative & Public Policy Director

McBride Homes; Town of Chesterfield (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Company outings

Competitive compensation

Job summary

McBride Homes, Missouri's leading homebuilder, seeks a Legislative & Public Policy Director to advance housing policy and regulatory strategies. You will work with municipalities, state agencies, and industry groups to shape zoning and development policies that support growth and affordability.

The role requires deep policy expertise, strong relationship building, and the ability to navigate complex governmental processes to help McBride achieve its growth objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in government relations, public policy, or land development.
• Strong knowledge of zoning, land use, building codes, and development processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and influence local and state laws affecting residential land development.
• Represent the company in meetings with municipal officials and state agencies.
• Review zoning ordinances and building codes for impact on projects.
• Collaborate with land acquisition, development, construction, legal and exec leadership.
• Promote modern public policies that support housing growth and affordability.
• Build relationships with officials, industry groups, and stakeholders across Missouri.
• Coordinate participation in hearings and legislative discussions.
• Track infrastructure, environmental, permitting and housing policy trends.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for executive leadership.

Skills

Policy analysis

Negotiation

Relationship management

Communication

Public policy

Zoning knowledge

Homebuilding industry

Education

Bachelor's degree in public policy

Bachelor's degree in political science

Legal or urban planning background

Real estate or engineering background

Job description

McBride Homes has an exciting opportunity for a Legislative & Public Policy Director to join our team. McBride is Missouri's largest home builder and is an industry leader in residential new home construction. With an expected 800 closings in 2026, McBride is proud to be recognized as the 33rd largest privately owned builder in the United States and the 69th largest overall according to Builder Magazine. We are seeking a talented Legislative & Public Policy Director to be part of a collaborative team, located in our state-of-the-art facility in Chesterfield Valley

At McBride Homes, we work hard but also have great company perks. McBride offers competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, 401 (k) plan, paid vacation, and many company outings!

Top reasons to work with us

• Competitive salary and an annual discretionary bonus program.
• State-of-the-art software and technology
• A collaborative work environment that values innovation and teamwork
• Onsite fitness center at the corporate office

Salary Range

$120,000- $130,000/yr. depending on experience.

This role will work directly with municipalities, cities, counties, utility providers, and state agencies to address issues related to zoning, building codes, development regulations, infrastructure requirements, utility coordination, and other public policy matters impacting the homebuilding process. The ideal candidate will combine strong policy judgment, relationship-building skills, and a practical understanding of residential development to help advance the company's strategic growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and respond to proposed and existing local and state laws, ordinances, regulations, and policy initiatives affecting residential land development and homebuilding.
• Represent the company in meetings and negotiations with municipal officials, county leaders, utility companies, planning departments, code officials, and state agencies.
• Review and evaluate zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, building codes, utility requirements, and related governmental policies for their impact on current and future development projects.
• Partner with internal teams, including land acquisition, development, construction, legal, and executive leadership, to identify regulatory risks and develop strategies to overcome barriers to development.
• Advocate for reasonable and modernized public policies that support housing growth, affordability, and efficient development processes.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with elected officials, staff, industry groups, consultants, and other stakeholders throughout Missouri.
• Coordinate the company's participation in public hearings, community meetings, planning and zoning matters, and legislative discussions.
• Track emerging issues affecting homebuilding, including infrastructure, utilities, stormwater, environmental regulations, permitting practices, and housing policy.
• Prepare reports, summaries, position statements, and recommendations for executive leadership on public policy and legislative matters.
• Support strategic efforts to improve and streamline regulatory processes that affect the company's ability to deliver housing efficiently and responsibly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in public policy, political science, law, urban planning, real estate, engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in government relations, public policy, municipal affairs, land use, development, legislative affairs, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of zoning, land use, building codes, utility coordination, and development approval processes, preferably in Missouri.
• Experience working with cities, counties, planning and zoning bodies, utilities, or state agencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain complex policy and regulatory issues.
• Strong negotiation, relationship management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple issues and priorities in a fast-paced development environment.
• Experience in homebuilding, real estate development, infrastructure, public sector planning, or construction-related policy strongly preferred.

Preferred Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong political and business judgment.
• Confident communicator who can represent the company professionally with both public officials and internal leadership.
• Results-oriented, collaborative, and highly responsive.
• Comfortable navigating complex regulatory environments and finding practical solutions.

McBride is an Equal Opportunity Employer