Overview
Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for homeowners, communities, and associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to communities, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth. Recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the U.S.
Position
Director of Land Development
Responsibilities
- Oversee field operations and field personnel of the land development department.
- Develop opportunities that align with company land development strategies and market trends.
- Administer contractor, consulting, and municipal contracts for acquisition, approval, and development of residential properties.
- Create and manage schedules, budgets, and deliver within requirements; ensure timely and accurate design and installation of land development improvements.
- Manage site improvement bidding, contract negotiations, and value engineering during design to reduce costs.
- Maintain bonds and oversee projects from permit approvals through construction, final certification, and community turnover.
- Develop and manage entitlement budgeting, NPDES/SWPPP compliance, and utility extension agreements.
- Negotiate purchase & sale agreements and manage field personnel under Land Development Managers.
- Evaluate and monitor performance of Land Development Managers.
- Ensure contractual and policy compliance with contractors, consultants, and trade partners.
- Establish relationships with developers, contractors, consultants, and governing authorities.
- Coordinate planning, permitting, and construction processes; forecast long-term schedules and budgets.
- Support division and department goals; interact with senior management.
- HOA management experience is a plus.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, accounting, finance, or similar program, or comparable experience.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in land development, with at least 5 years in a management role.
- Proficient in computer literacy – word processing, spreadsheet analysis, project scheduling, and data management software.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to exercise initiative and achieve objectives with minimal supervision.
- Detail-oriented, problem-solver, able to handle complex situations and resolve conflict.
- Ability to build and motivate highly effective teams.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- Valid auto insurance coverage required.
Physical & Site Presence Requirements
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle; bend, stoop, reach, lift, walk, move and/or carry equipment in excess of 20 pounds; have finger dexterity for computer use; work over eight hours per day in field and office environment.
Benefits
Health insurance plans (Medical, Dental, Vision), 401(k) with 1:1 match up to 5%, paid parental leave, associate assistance plan, education assistance program, up to $30,000 adoption assistance, up to three weeks vacation, holiday, sick leave, personal day policies, new hire referral bonus, home purchase discounts, Everyone’s Included Day. (Further information available at LennarTotalRewards.com.)
EEO Statement
Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.
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