Land Development Manager

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Tri Pointe Homes Orange County-Los Angeles is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic individual to join our talented group as a Land Development Manager in the Santa Clarita/Los Angeles area.

Position Highlights: The successful candidate will work with internal departments, providing construction input and knowledge for projects during land acquisition, project management, and construction. Oversee installation of offsite and onsite improvements. Manage land development team. Deliver improved lots to support new home building operations. Bid and award contracts to subcontractors and manages schedules to meet budget and development milestones.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist with land acquisition feasibility studies, analyzing potential risks and development costs.
• Create development budgets for offsite, onsite, and lot improvements including administering and maintaining budgets through the entire life cycle of a project.
• Create a development schedule during due diligence inclusive of the entire development life cycle.
• Work closely with Vice President of Operations and Project Managers to verify costs and accuracy of development schedules.
• Ensure due diligence work is completed before the expiration of the contingency period.
• Participate in design coordination and value enhancement meetings for demo, grading, improvement, joint trench, and landscape/amenity plans.
• Assist land development purchasing to support the development needs, model home construction, and community openings.
• Manage and coordinate the creation and assembly of bid documents including plans, specifications, reports, scopes of work, and schedules.
• Ensure timely bidding, negotiate the best value for labor & materials, and contract all subcontractors required to build the project per the project schedule.
• Manage the processing of contracts, purchase orders, change orders and maintain accurate backup ensuring timely completion of the process.
• Finalize and distribute the development schedule in conjunction with divisional goals.
• Ensure all OSHA, health and safety guidelines, codes, SWPPP, BMP’s, and municipality laws are followed by all employees, subcontractors, and customers throughout the life of the project.
• Manage and coordinate the installation and maintenance of all stormwater prevention and BMP’s throughout the life of the project.
• Coordinate subcontractors and inspectors for completion of land development milestones, including meeting with jurisdiction and agency officials as needed to maintain schedule and budget.
• Oversee, manage, and support the completion of all land development activities for the project inclusive of coordinating efforts with construction for the building of the model homes, new home gallery, and project amenities.
• Ensure timely completion of land development activities and successful opening of community and receipt of occupancy approval by all agencies having jurisdiction.
• Provide support to construction throughout the project life cycle including inspection of projects for quality control, safety, and SWPP.
• Approve invoices via electronic program to maintain company pay policies.
• Manage and support tract acceptance and bond exoneration.
• Other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Major/emphasis in Planning, Engineering, and/or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum 3 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.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we make employment decisions based on merit and qualifications and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to apply for an open position or to participate in an interview, please let us know.

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