Land Specialist

Ashton Woods is more than just a home builder. From the sale of our first home in 1989 to recently being named Builder of the Year by Builder Magazine, our focus has always been on blazing new trails and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in homebuilding. Ashton Woods, the #1 private home builder in the United States, markets its homes through its two award-winning brands, Ashton Woods and Starlight Homes. The Ashton Woods brand is known for designing thoughtfully curated, inspired homes for people who love design. The Starlight Homes brand builds homes specifically for first-time homebuyers, offering affordable homes with well-executed designs and quality finishes for buyers looking to make the dream of home ownership a reality. The company’s commitment to innovation and continually evolving to meet the needs of the market is a key reason we are one of the most celebrated homebuilders in the nation, winning hundreds of national and local industry awards in product and community design, architecture, merchandising, sales, marketing, and customer service. We believe that what we accomplish together is greater than what we deliver individually. Our team members have inspired the shared values we embrace in all decisions and actions: Unwavering Integrity, Trail Blazing, Bold Action, Collective Compassion, and Unconditional Respect.

 Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Ashton Woods sells new homes in Atlanta, Austin, Charleston, Dallas, Houston, Jacksonville, Myrtle Beach, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Antonio, and Tampa.

Position Overview:

The Phoenix Division of Ashton Woods Homes is in search of an experienced specialist for the Land Development department. This position will be responsible for working with municipalities for permitting, bonds, planning submittals and other tasks.  Also process the invoicing, bidding, contracting, contract administration, and accounts payable for land development consultants and contractors.  The role is also responsible for updating development budgets monthly.    

• Partner with municipalities on the permitting process to ensure that all necessary permits and licenses are obtained efficiently and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations to guarantee smooth and timely project execution.
• Consultant and Trade vendor setup, Consultant/Subcontractor Agreement, and insurance compliance.
• Assemble, file and track approved plans and permits.
• Order and track all financial assurances for Land Development needs.
• Will be responsible to track and update budgets monthly with change orders, etc.
• Ensure all land development invoices/draws/check requests meet necessary internal requirements (full manager approval, accurately taxed, appropriate lien waivers included, etc.) before processing for payment.
• Assist in the land development bidding and contracting process, including the assembly and distribution of bid packages. Input and assist in the spreading of bids. Prepare bid award and decline notices.
• Work with field management team to ensure that development budgets are updated with current contract values and change orders.
• Manage Joint Development Agreement draw payment processing.
• Assist in the preparation, filing, and tracking of SWPPP and Dust Control permitting for the Department.
• Assist the field management teams with in-office support.
• Administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, faxing, distributing documents, word processing, organizing binders, etc.
• Act as a liaison between the land department and other departments throughout the organization and process the distribution of materials needed by other departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

• At least 4 years of experience in land development administration.
• Experience with Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Physical & Mental Demands:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English.
• Employees in the position are required to be able to hear and have vision sufficient to utilize all office equipment.
• Use of hands and fingers is required to utilize standard office equipment.
• Use of feet and legs required to walk, climb and maneuver within construction sites.
• Requires occasional lifting to 20 pounds.

These physical requirements are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions if requested.

Working Conditions:

Work is generally performed in the in a typical office environment and may involve the use of standard office equipment. This is a fast paced work environment subject to numerous schedule and priority change and short notice activity.