Senior Land Development Manager

Lennar; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Home purchase discounts

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a Land Development Manager in California to direct the Division’s land development program, coordinating roadway construction, utilities, earthwork, and jurisdictional approvals to deliver ready-to-build home sites on time.

You will oversee field operations, budgets, environmental and geotechnical studies, and HOA management, with a focus on cost control and schedule adherence across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or similar program preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in land development
• Computer literacy, including word-processing, spreadsheet analysis, project scheduling and data management software
• Must be detail-oriented and a problem-solver able to deal with complex situations
• Valid Driver’s License and good driving record
• Valid auto insurance coverage required

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful and timely delivery of new projects through use of construction schedules, contract documents, land development budgets, environmental studies, geotechnical reports, engineering and architectural construction plans and permit compliance reports.
• Work closely with the Area Construction Managers and Director of Construction to deliver completed, ready-to-build home sites.
• Assist in the creation of development budgets during the entitlement process and value-engineer specific aspects of the project design.
• Develop position working relationship with jurisdictional entities all while maintaining land use and development rights.
• Oversee projects from permit approvals through construction, recording plat, final certification and community turnover.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of the field operations related to land development including erosion control, grading, wet utilities, dry utilizes, paving, sidewalks, landscaping, hardscaping, amenities, post construction as builts, certifications and compliance letters.
• HOA management including but not limited to quarterly meetings, budget analysis and improvements to the common open space.
• Responsible for bond maintenance and retrieval of all types of guaranty in use by the division.
• Work with all departments as needed to deliver amenity/recreation centers, common entry landscaping and ensure proper marketing window.
• Responsible for SWPPP management and compliance.
• Regular review of project development budgets with Director of Development for reconciliation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Land Development.

Job description

Lennar is seeking a Land Development Manager in California to direct the Division’s land development program, coordinating roadway construction, utilities, earthwork, and jurisdictional approvals to deliver ready-to-build home sites on time.

You will oversee field operations, budgets, environmental and geotechnical studies, and HOA management, with a focus on cost control and schedule adherence across multiple projects.