DRB Group | Sr. Land Development Manager NC

Job Description

Company: DRB Group

Job Purpose: 

To develop property and provide finished lots for home construction; assist Division with engineering and operations of community land development.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development of new and ongoing residential communities including:
    • Working with civil engineers and planners to entitle and permit the work
    • Solicit and evaluate bids, establish budgets and schedules, oversee development work
    • Provide oversight to ensure quality, schedule and budget meet required standards
    • Provide ongoing soil, erosion and sediments control oversight and documentation
  • Work with Homeowner Associations (HOA’s)
    • Work with community management companies/managers to resolve issues
    • Attend annual HOA meeting
    • Review and Approve HOA budgets
    • Review and rule on Architectural Review submissions
    • Oversee Community Manager efforts to ensure communities are run well
  • Assist in the acquisition of land for new communities and/or finished lots for building homes
    • Assist in identifying potential land or lots to purchase
    • Assist in evaluating development and building costs for the potential acquisition
    • Assist in evaluating the demand, pricing and potential market for the potential acquisition
  • Manage the ongoing entitlement and bond requirements for owned properties
    • for existing communities
    • Renew/update permits as necessary
    • Manage the bond release process (completing work, coordinating inspections, release bonds)
  • Provide support to home building and new home sales teams
    • Provide HOA documents and budget information as needed
    • Evaluate and establish matrices providing lot fit and lot characteristics
    • Provide support on all land related questions and issues as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge and Skills

  • High level of interpersonal skills – with the ability to professionally interact with customers, legislators, inspectors, contractors and industry leaders.
  • Self-motivated, organized and with the ability to prioritize and function successfully with minimal direct supervision. And the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
  • Office level computer skills required – including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Understanding of state, county, and city regulations

Education and Work Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor’s Degree in business, engineering or construction management preferred – or equivalent experience in home building and/or land development
  • 6-8 years experience in residential homebuilding or land development environment preferred