VP of Land Development

LAM Lennar Associates Mgmt LLC; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Commissions

Education Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Vacation

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a VP of Land Development to lead the land development group, overseeing field operations and contracts for residential projects. The role requires driving schedules, budgets, and quality across multiple projects while ensuring regulatory compliance and coordination with builders and consultants.

The position emphasizes strategic planning, entitlement processing, and team leadership to deliver value and on-time completions in a dynamic homebuilding environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business, engineering, accounting, finance or similar.
• Minimum 7 years of land development experience.
• Minimum 5 years in land development management role.
• Must read and evaluate civil engineering/development plans.
• Must develop schedules and budgets.
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, project scheduling and data management software.
• Knowledge of land use approvals from local to state level.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor and manage teams to achieve top performance and evidence-based solutions.
• Oversee projects from permit approvals through construction and final certification.
• Ensure delivery of projects using schedules, budgets, environmental studies, geotechnical reports, and permit compliance.
• Design and install land development improvements (grading, utilities, paving, sidewalks, landscaping).
• Budget for entitlements and land development.
• Manage NPDES/SWPPP compliance for developments and third-party lots.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Reading civil plans

Budgeting

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Scheduling software

Job description

Job Description VP of Land Development

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

Lennar is seeking a VP of Land Development. The VP of Land Development is responsible for overseeing the field operations and field personnel of the land development department. Creating opportunities that fit company’s land development strategies and understanding of current market trends in land development and homebuilding. To administrate various contractor/consulting/municipal contracts which provide for, and relate to, approval and development of residential properties. 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

• Lead, coach, mentor and manage individuals and team to ensure top performance of all team members in achieving desired results while finding efficient and effective solutions that create overall organizational value
• Oversee projects from permit approvals through construction and final certification and community turnover
• Responsible for the successful 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
• Timely and accurate design and installation of all land development improvements including but not limited to grading operations, water and sewer services, dry utilities, paving and sidewalks, hardscapes and landscape and landscape improvements to include but be limited to entrance and amenity features
• Development/Entitlement Budgeting
• Responsible for NPDES and SWPPP management and compliance on developments and third party lot purchases
• Manage field personnel within Land Development Department and provide leadership to Project Managers to ensure coordination of projects between all departments
• Ensures that contractual and other commitments are kept with contractors/consultants and trade partners and that they comply with all approved policies, procedures, ethical standards, applicable laws and regulations
• Establish relationships with developers, contractors, consultants and approving governing authorities
• Responsible for site improvement bidding and bid selection leading to site improvement contract negotiations
• Responsible for value engineering during the design process to reduce improvement costs without sacrificing quality
• Exercise initiative and achieve objectives with minimal supervision
• Assist with entitlement process
• Work with construction to ensure lots are delivered correctly to specifications. Lots delivered to construction should be as they are the client of the development department.
• Critically review engineering plans
• Oversee and coordinate planning, permit and construction process and effectively forecast long-term schedules and budgets
• Oversee projects from permit approvals through construction, final bond release and community turnover.
• Responsible for use of construction schedules, contract documents, land development budgets, environmental studies, Geotechnical reports, Engineering and Architectural construction plans and permit compliance reports.
• Plan, schedule, budget and contract for above plus common elements such as entrance features, global landscape programs, maintenance contracts and community wide utility plans.
• Overall material management planning and effective field operations
• Negotiate utility extension agreements
• Resolve issues with agencies having jurisdiction over project and region
• Cash flow generation and maintenance
• Ensure clear line of communication on projections of deliveries
• Ensure efficient and seamless operations between LDM & Builder areas of responsibility
• Responsible for Bond maintenance.
• Support division and department goals and objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in business administration, engineering, accounting, finance or similar program
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Land development
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Land development management role
• Must be able to read, understand and evaluate civil engineering / development plans
• Must have the ability to develop schedules, budgets and deliver within requirements
• Intermediate to advanced skills in computer literacy, including word-processing, spreadsheet analysis, project scheduling and data management software
• HOA management experience a plus but not required
• Knowledge of land use approvals from local to state level.
• 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

Contacts

Daily interaction with various division personnel, outside agencies, business partners, consultants and government officials.

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements

Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, lift, walk, move and/or carry equipment in excess of 20 pounds. Must have finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and calculator.

General Overview of Compensation & Benefits

• We reasonably expect the base compensation offered for this position to range from an annual salary of $158,315.76 - $229,302, 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.

Life at Lennar

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. we’re Always Looking Ahead Want to work in an innovative environment that empowers you to explore your passions? At Lennar, we promote asking questions and working together to solve complex problems. It’s how we’ve become a leader in the homebuilding industry and why our Associates love working here. If you’re interested in helping people find their future homes and, in doing so, build a better future for themselves, then Lennar is the place for you.