VP, Land Development

Taylor Morrison Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health coverage

401(k) matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability programs

Life insurance

Vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Home purchase rebate

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Taylor Morrison Inc. in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Vice President, Land Development to lead the Land Development Team through engineering, entitlement and development processes to supply the Division with timely developed lots.

This role requires strong leadership, business acumen and negotiation skills; you will supervise land acquisition escrows and title work, coordinate with land planners, engineers and contractors, and develop an annual strategic land plan with Division leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience.
• Ten years of experience in land development.
• Strong leadership and staff development skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong negotiation and budgeting abilities.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop land committee package for presentation to the Investment Committee.
• Supervise land acquisition escrows and title work.
• Coordinate with Land Planners, Engineers and Contractors to ensure on-time land development within budget.
• Negotiate land development contracts with vendors, trades and contractors.
• Direct land development activities internally and in the field.
• Create an annual strategic land plan with Division leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Business acumen

Leadership

Negotiation

Public speaking

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Writing

Staff development

Customer focus

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Minimum ten years of experience in land development

Job description

Job Description Summary As a Vice President, Land Development working for Taylor Morrison you will manage the Land Development Team through the engineering, entitlement and development processes needed to supply the Division with timely developed lots. You will work collaboratively with all functional peers as a member of the Division Leadership Team.

Job Details

• Develop land committee package for presentation to the Investment Committee
• Supervise land acquisition escrows and title work
• Work effectively and efficiently with the Land Planners, Engineers, and Contractors to ensure land development on time and at or under budget
• Negotiate land development contracts with various vendors, trades and contractors
• Direct land development activities both internally as well as in the field
• Utilize general market research focusing on regional employment, demographics, sales volume, and competition levels
• In collaboration with Division leadership team, create an annual strategic land plan to support the Division’s overall strategic plan
• You are willing to perform other duties as assigned

What you will need:

• Business Acumen
• Customer Focus
• Developing Direct Reports and Others
• Drive for Results
• Priority Setting
• Self-Knowledge
• About you: Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or meet the minimum requirement for number of years of direct experience
• Minimum ten years of experience in land development
• 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
• Strong computer skills
• Strong negotiating skills
• Attention to detail
• Proven track record of leadership
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Will have responsibilities such as: Interviewing, selecting, and training employees; Setting rates of pay and hours of work; Appraising productivity; handling employee grievances or complaints, or disciplining employees; Determining work techniques; Planning the work; Apportioning work among employees; Determining the types of equipment to be used in performing work, or materials needed; Planning budgets for work; Monitoring work for legal or regulatory compliance; Providing for safety and security of the workplace

Essential Functions

• Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule
• Ability to oversee direct reports daily and provide guidance as needed
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
• Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Comply with company policies and procedure

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement

Benefits of Working With Taylor Morrison

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Care - Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Programs
• Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
• Vacation & Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
• Home Mortgage ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)

We are looking for dedicated professionals that share our values of putting the customer - and their needs - first. In addition to a great team atmosphere, career development and advancement opportunities, we offer full-time employees an extensive benefits package, to include:

Welcome to the Taylor Morrison, Inc. Career Portal. In order to be the best in the industry, you have to surround yourself with the best people. At Taylor Morrison, Inc., we are committed to being the best homebuilder as measured by our employees, customers, shareholders, and business partners. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Taylor Morrison is one of the nation’s leading homebuilders and developers, serving a wide array of consumers from coast to coast, including first-time, move-up, luxury and resort lifestyle homebuyers and renters under our family of brands—including Taylor Morrison, Esplanade and Yardly. From 2016-2025, Taylor Morrison has been recognized as American’s Most Trusted Builder by Lifestory Research. In addition, Taylor Morrison also offers home financing though Taylor Morrison Home Funding, providing professional and knowledgeable home mortgage options. Taylor Morrison, Inc. is always looking for dedicated professionals who share our values. For more information about Taylor Morrison please visit www.taylormorrison.com.