Land Manager
Drees Homes
- Raleigh, NC
- Permanent
- Full-time
development sufficient to meet the current needs and planned growth of the division. In addition,
he/she is responsible for all land development of projects including coordination, the entitlement,
permitting and coordinating of all physical improvements.We are looking for a self-starter with a proven track record motivated to make an immediate impact.Some Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Division President in maintaining an ongoing 5-year strategic forecast for lot and
Division President with the Regional President’s approval. * Meet with developers/landowner(s) and negotiate favorable purchase terms that satisfy the financial requirements of a successful development. Responsible for making creative deal structures.
- Identify potential lot purchase opportunities by regularly reviewing monthly planning board
activity in each sub-market. * Prepare a detailed project financial proforma. Monitor all zoning, engineering, permitting andmiscellaneous approval costs to assure that they fall within budgeted amounts. * Work with outside engineers and in-house resources to assure that project budget iscomplete, accurate and falls within desired budget for a financially successful community. * Schedule and supervise all land development activities, including the work of generalcontractors, engineers, utility providers, landscape architects, etc. * Work with Division President to complete Land Division budget annually.Knowledge and Skills:
- College degree, Urban Planning, Land Development or related degree preferred
- Good computer skills including MS Office, strong Excel skills
- Experience with preparing and maintaining budgets
- Previous experience in land development and entitlement
- Familiar with local entitlement processes helpful
- Contract negotiation and contract management experience
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Experience in residential land planning, site development and associated costs
- Detail oriented with the ability to deal with complex situations
- Mentorship mindset