Director of Land Development

D.R. Horton Inc

Fresno, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$160,000–$180,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Plan, Candidate Sourcing, Cash Flow Projection, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Community Development, Construction, Contract Negotiation, Cost Estimates, Disability Insurance, Driver's License, Due Diligence, Employee Orientation, Flexible Spending Accounts, Fortune 500 Customers, Government, Land Development, Landscaping, Leadership, Life Insurance, Microsoft Office, Monitor Regulations, Mortgage, Mortgage Lending, People Management, Pollution Prevention, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Tracking, Real Estate, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Sales, Set Goals, Staff Development, Stock Market, Stock Purchase Plans, Talent Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Water Pollution, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Fresno, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Director of Land Development. The right candidate will work closely with the Division President to develop raw land and deliver lots for building communities to meet the established goals in the divisions business plan. Manages the installation of community infrastructure within budget and time constraints.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Perform the obligations and signature duties required by the elected office stated in the Corporate Authority resolutions
  • Collaborate with the Land Development team to complete cost estimates, lot densities, development schedules and identify risk during due diligence required in the submittal package for corporate approval
  • Interface with Land Department staff during due diligence to verify the checklist is completed from contract phase through post-closing phase
  • Lead teams in all aspects of community development including design, planning, engineering and development
  • Solicit, analyze and meet with contractors for bids on new development projects
  • Negotiate and finalize contracts with contractors
  • Create budgets for the construction of entrances, lots, amenities and associated infrastructure for D.R. Horton communities, including roads, drainage, water, sewer and landscaping
  • Oversee the activities of land planners, engineers, consultants, government officials and trade partners in the execution of land development tasks on time and at budget
  • Review preliminary plats and revisions for final plat recordation
  • Perform final walks with local authorities for street, water/sewer acceptance and secure bond release
  • Develop and adhere to the divisions land development schedule and budget for each project and provide regular updates to the Division President
  • Ensure active and quality communication is established and maintained with other internal departments regarding the status of future projects
  • Provide leadership to the Land Development team including overall people management, talent identification, recruiting, and employee development
  • Monitor budgets on each phase of development, and continually review all accounting relative to land development including cash flow projections
  • Assume the primary responsibility for Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP)
  • Develop, a positive teamwork and achievement-oriented culture with staff, consultants, and contractors
  • Monitor work for legal and regulatory compliance
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with government authorities
  • Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
  • Ability to travel overnight
  • Salary range $160,000-$180,000 + quarterly bonus

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Supervises 2 or more employees

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D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Director of Land Development. The right candidate will work closely with the Division President to develop raw land and deliver lots for building communities to meet the established goals in the divisions business plan. Manages the installation of community infrastructure within budget and time constraints.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Perform the obligations and signature duties required by the elected office stated in the Corporate Authority resolutions
  • Collaborate with the Land Development team to complete cost estimates, lot densities, development schedules and identify risk during due diligence required in the submittal package for corporate approval
  • Interface with Land Department staff during due diligence to verify the checklist is completed from contract phase through post-closing phase
  • Lead teams in all aspects of community development including design, planning, engineering and development
  • Solicit, analyze and meet with contractors for bids on new development projects
  • Negotiate and finalize contracts with contractors
  • Create budgets for the construction of entrances, lots, amenities and associated infrastructure for D.R. Horton communities, including roads, drainage, water, sewer and landscaping
  • Oversee the activities of land planners, engineers, consultants, government officials and trade partners in the execution of land development tasks on time and at budget
  • Review preliminary plats and revisions for final plat recordation
  • Perform final walks with local authorities for street, water/sewer acceptance and secure bond release
  • Develop and adhere to the divisions land development schedule and budget for each project and provide regular updates to the Division President
  • Ensure active and quality communication is established and maintained with other internal departments regarding the status of future projects
  • Provide leadership to the Land Development team including overall people management, talent identification, recruiting, and employee development
  • Monitor budgets on each phase of development, and continually review all accounting relative to land development including cash flow projections
  • Assume the primary responsibility for Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP)
  • Develop, a positive teamwork and achievement-oriented culture with staff, consultants, and contractors
  • Monitor work for legal and regulatory compliance
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with government authorities
  • Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
  • Ability to travel overnight
  • Salary range $160,000-$180,000 + quarterly bonus

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Supervises 2 or more employees

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Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor''s degree from a four-year college or university
  • Seven to ten years of related experience and/or training
  • Must have a vehicle and a valid driver's license
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

  • Understand civil engineering plans, grading plans, as-builts and layouts for utilities
  • Experience in homebuilding
  • Real estate transaction knowledge

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401(K)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
  • Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America's Builder. #WeBuildPeopleToo

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Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor''s degree from a four-year college or university
  • Seven to ten years of related experience and/or training
  • Must have a vehicle and a valid driver's license
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

  • Understand civil engineering plans, grading plans, as-builts and layouts for utilities
  • Experience in homebuilding
  • Real estate transaction knowledge

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401(K)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
  • Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America's Builder. #WeBuildPeopleToo

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