VP of Forward Planning

Lennar USA; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Vacation

Home purchase discounts

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Lennar seeks a VP of Forward Planning to lead entitlement, contracting, and site development for new communities in California. You will manage forward planning personnel, site purchasing and development field managers, coordinating with Land Acquisition to drive community design and approvals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years in home building, with strong leadership, negotiation, and budgeting skills. Lennar offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, accounting, finance or similar program.
• 5–7 years of related experience including home building experience.
• Advanced PC skills, including the use of Excel; ability to read civil engineering/development plans.
• Strong communication, initiative, problem-solving, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide land feasibility analysis including environmental issues and infrastructure needs.
• Negotiate pre-closing agreements to minimize development risk.
• Create site plans, cost estimates, and risk assessments.
• Pursue governmental approvals and manage entitlement processes.
• Coordinate with external consultants and internal teams.
• Lead forward planning and project management to meet design timelines and budgets.
• Oversee purchasing and site construction management.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Reading plans

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

VP of Forward Planning

We are Lennar

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

Join a Company that Empowers you to Build your Future

The VP of Forward Planning will manage forward planning personnel, site purchasing/contracting personnel and site development field managers in the entitlement, contracting and site development of communities. Formulate and direct forward planning to orchestrate execution of community design and approvals. Assist Land Acquisition in analyzing land opportunities relative to infrastructure needs, environmental issues and site feasibility.

• A career with purpose.
• A career built on making dreams come true.
• A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

Your Responsibilities on the Team

Due Diligence

• Provide analysis for the acquisition of land relative to environmental issues, title, infrastructure needs, political climate, construction times, costs and site feasibility- support feasibility analysis process.
• Determine pre-closing agreements and conditions required to minimize land development risk.
• Create site plans, preliminary architecture designs, detailed improvement cost estimates, risk assessments and summary reports.

Entitlements

• Pursue and obtain all governmental approvals to allow the intended development of property, including General Plan Amendments, Specific Plan Approvals, PRD’s, PDP’s Development Agreements, Zone Changes, Annexations and tentative and Final Map Approvals.
• Successfully negotiate with School Districts, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Coastal Commission, Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA and other government agencies.
• Resolve third party agreements, including adjacent property owner agreements.
• Represent the company at Neighborhood meetings to present proposed community plans to adjacent property owners.
• Represent the company at City Council meeting and Planning Commission meetings
• Coordinate outside project consultants and internal project management staff in entitlements and land development efforts.
• Supervise the preparation of acquisition feasibility packages, including product recommendations site-budget analysis and risk mitigation measures.
• Supervise the development of architectural, engineering and landscape design architecture.

Forward Planning / Project Management

• Manage forward planning/ project management personnel, including project managers and administrative staff
• Formulate and direct consultant team members to orchestrate execution of community design including landscape architects, civils engineers, soil engineers, environmental scientists and other professional .
• Regulate the design and approval of communities on schedule and within budget.
• Work closely with the operations department on land development issues.
• Oversee the implementation of design during the construction and sales.
• Create legal documentation to incorporate the Homeowner Associates, resolve site specific constraints and determine sales disclosures.
• Coordinate DRE approvals to obtain White reports.
• Represent company on Homeowners Association board of directors.
• Co-responsibility for Land Development Budgets and budget cost control with purchasing department.
• Responsible for the coordination of design consultant activities and contracts.
• Responsible for community development bonding and bond releases.
• Coordinate compliance with conditions of maps and occupancy.

Site Construction and Purchasing

• Manage purchasing personnel
• Maintain summary cost and budget information on all communities.
• Manage site construction managers and ensure appropriate personnel coverage on all sites
• Oversee SWPPPs and NPDES requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, accounting, finance or similar program
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of related experience including home building experience
• Advanced PC skills, including the use of excel
• Must be able to read, understand and evaluate civil engineering / development plans
• Intermediate to advanced skills in computer literacy, including word-processing, spreadsheet analysis, project scheduling and data management software
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Must exercise initiative and achieve objectives with minimal supervision.
• Must be detail-oriented and a problem-solver able to deal with complex situations.
• Ability to handle and resolve conflict
• Ability to build and motivate highly effective teams
• Ability to effectively solve problems while maintaining positive team relations
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record required

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements

Able to work in excess of eight hours per day in the confined quarters of a construction trailer, the ability to operate a motor vehicle, climb stairs/ladders, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and/or carry equipment which, occasionally operate construction equipment. Able to sit at a computer monitor for extended periods of time to complete paperwork, meet with trade partners, and receive/return phone messages. Must be able to work in construction environment under all weather conditions. Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

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• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the company due to factors affecting the business.

General Overview of Compensation & Benefits:

We reasonably expect the base compensation offered for this position to range from an annual salary of $154,791.81 - $217,789, subject to adjustment based on business-related factors such as employee qualifications, geographic pay differentials (e.g., cost of labor/living, etc.), and operational considerations.

• This position may be eligible for bonuses.
• This position may be eligible for commissions.
• This position will be eligible for the described benefits listed in the above section in accordance with Company Policy.
• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to factors affecting the business.

Life at Lennar

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments. To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations. From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies. Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone's Included Day. At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.

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