Product Development Director jobs in Lakewood, WA

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Director of Land Development Summary:

Responsible for Land Development budgeting, bidding, contracting, scheduling, and assisting with field oversight to achieve the successful development of communities. Additionally, perform Land Development due diligence review in support of Land Acquisition pursuits. Interact with Project Management department and consultants to review horizontal constructability, provide value engineering, and assure grading, improvement, and utility plans and permits are obtained with respect to Land Development schedules. Assist with daily coordination between Lennar Staff, City/County Staff, consultants and various trade partners to support Land Development Construction Managers. Manage budgets, contracts and change orders.

• Coordinates the specific Land Development requirements of new communities.
• Determine, coordinate and administer bidding and scheduling as required. Responsible for site improvement bidding and bid selection leading to site improvement contract negotiations.
• Help to prepare budgets, reports and control time frame.
• Establish and maintain control over all recurring costs and established budgets.
• Assist with project oversite from permit approvals through construction and final certification and community turnover.
• Communicate continuously with senior management the status of Land Development budgets, activities, schedules and any issues within each community.
• Responsible for the successful delivery of new projects through use of construction schedules, contract documents, Land Development budgets, environmental studies, Geotechnical reports, Engineering and Architectural construction plans and permit compliance reports
• Assist with managing the timely and accurate installation of all Land Development improvements including but not limited to grading operations, water and sewer services, dry utilities, paving and sidewalks, hardscapes and landscape and landscape improvements to include but be limited to entrance and amenity features.
• Assist with managing field personnel within Land Development Department
• Ensure that contractual and other commitments are kept with contractors/consultants and trade partners and that they comply with all approved policies, procedures, ethical standards, applicable laws and regulations.
• Establish relationships with contractors, consultants and approving governing authorities
• Responsible for value engineering during the design process to reduce improvement costs without sacrificing quality.
• Exercise initiative and achieve objectives with minimal supervision
• Work with Project Management department to coordinate permit and construction process and effectively forecast long-term schedules and budgets
• Assist with project oversite from permit approvals through construction, final bond release and community turnover. Support use of construction schedules, contract documents, land development budgets, environmental studies, Geotechnical reports, Engineering and Architectural construction plans and permit compliance reports.
• Assist with resolving issues with agencies having jurisdiction over project and region
• Assist with clear line of communication on projections of deliveries
• Ensure efficient and seamless operations between Land Development & Homebuilding areas of responsibility
• Support division and department goals and objectives
• Assist with the supervision and coordination of consultants, municipalities, utilities, and associates to ensure the proper execution of the work.
• Coordinate with outside consultants including architecture, civil engineering, landscape architectures, soils engineering, and environmental consultants in preparation of required construction applications.
• Responsible for contract negotiations for scopes to be performed by land development trade partners.
• Assist land acquisition department with land development related due diligence.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Five (5) - seven (7) years related experience in Land Development
• Bachelor's degree required with focus in Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance preferred
• Strong financial and budgeting background
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Must exercise initiative and achieve objectives with minimal supervision
• Must be detail-oriented and a problem-solver able to deal with complex situations
• Ability to handle and resolve conflict
• Ability to build and motivate highly effective teams
• Ability to effectively solve problems while maintaining positive team relations
• Supporting experience required in utilities, public improvements, purchase and sales contracts, entitlement issues, and infrastructure
• Advanced PC skills, including use of Excel, Word, and project scheduling software
• Excellent analytical and writing capabilities
• Strong communication, speaking and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic, team player, and willing to coordinate complex elements of the project

Physical Requirements:

Requires the ability to work in excess of eight (8) hours per day, operate a motor vehicle, read plans and be in reasonable physical condition due to field reconnaissance. Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and carry office supplies and materials weighing 25 pounds or less. Finger dexterity is required to operate a computer keyboard or calculator.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Life at Lennar:

Lennar recognizes our associates are the heart of the company's success. Learn new skills, build your path, and become an integral part of the Lennar Family. Lennar associates will be eligible for many benefits in accordance with Lennar's policies and applicable plan terms, including:

• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision
• Vacation - up to 3 weeks of vacation per year upon hire
• Holidays, Sick Leave, & Personal Days
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Maternity & Bonding Leave
• New Hire Referral Bonus Program
• Home Purchase Discount for Associates
• Associate Assistance Plan
• Everyone's Included Day
• Student Debt Repayment Program
• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to factors affecting the business.

General Overview of Compensation & Benefits:

The *median base compensation for this position is estimated to be $172,234/annual, subject to adjustment based on business-related factors including employee qualifications, geographic location, and operational considerations. Note: *The median amount may be greater or less than the average salary.

• • This position may be eligible for performance-based bonuses as determined in the Company's sole discretion.
  • This position will be eligible for the described benefits listed in the above section.
  • This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to factors affecting the business.

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