Director of Land Development

Overview

Tri Pointe Homes is about more than homes, we are about people. We are committed to changing the lives of our customers and employees. Our passion for creating communities does not end with our customers. If this sounds like a career for you, apply to be a part of our great team.

Tri Pointe Homes Inland Empire and/or San Diego is looking for an experienced individual to join our talented group as a Director of Land Development.

Position Highlights: The Director of Land Development will need to work effectively with engineers, land planners, governmental agencies, contractors, and landowners to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Position Responsibilities:

• Recruits, hires, evaluates, trains, develops, and retains a productive and highly engaged team.
• Develops positive, teamwork, and achievement-oriented work culture for the team.
• Models and reinforces actions consistent with the Company’s values, vision, and culture in line with the core leadership competencies.
• Oversees the growth of the team to ensure top performance in achieving desired results while finding efficient and effective solutions that create overall organizational value.
• Collaborate with leadership team members to verify costs and accuracy of development schedules.
• Participate in land acquisition feasibility studies and analysis of potential risks.
• Participate in formulating, administering, and maintain budgets from due diligence through project completion.
• Work closely with the leadership team to verify costs and accuracy of development schedules. Manage bond exonerations.
• Use construction knowledge to manage land development purchasing, scheduling, and contracting.
• Manage land development purchasing to support department needs, model starts, and model openings. Maintain schedules and contract files to support this effort.
• Determine the feasibility of bids and negotiate the best value for land development labor and materials.
• Assure all OSHA, health, and safety guidelines are followed for the safety of employees, trade partners, and customers.
• Coordinate contractors and inspectors for the completion of land development milestones.
• Inspect job sites for quality control throughout construction by instructing staff and meeting with consultants and trade partners. Identify project status, progress, and risk management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Major/emphasis in Planning, Engineering, and/or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of demonstrated experience in Land Development in the home building industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the homebuilding industry and general knowledge of residential infrastructure and home construction.
• Understand the residential building industry, municipality building codes, regulations, construction plans, and maps.
• Must have a clear understanding of subcontractor’s duties and knowledge of soil conditions, grading, and survey.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with internal team members, external agencies and municipalities, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Highly organized with the ability to handle a multitude of projects simultaneously.
• Must have problem-solving, prioritizing abilities, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and work under pressure.
• Must efficiently execute tasks without sacrificing quality.
• Valid unrestricted Driver’s License; vehicle insurance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: The expected base salary range for this position is between $124,800-167,800 per year, depending on experience and skillset.  Base Salary is paid bi-weekly, every other Friday.
• Bonus: This position is eligible for an annual performance-based cash bonus.  Bonuses are earned, calculated and paid in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Company’s applicable incentive plan document.
• Benefits: In addition to competitive medical, dental and vision coverage, Tri Pointe Homes provides comprehensive benefits to eligible team members and their dependents, including:  Health Savings Account (HSA), full and limited healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and dependent care FSA options; generous paid time off policies, like vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement, and volunteer time; paid disability, parental and military leave; company-sponsored and voluntary term life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurances; a 401(k) retirement plan with bi-weekly employer matching of 50% up to the first 6% of team member contributions; adoption, fitness, tuition and worldwide emergency travel assistance; EAP, grief counseling, and estate/will preparation services; and additional discounts and supplementary employee-paid benefit programs.

At Tri Pointe Homes, we are intentional about fostering an environment where you, and all individuals, are encouraged to be their authentic selves. We embrace individuality and strive to be consciously inclusive of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in every aspect of our business. We believe our company’s strength relies on the diversity of the team and the unique, innovative ideas everyone contributes.

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