Land Development Manager

Unclassified - San Antonio, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

San Antonio, TX

About the position

The Land Development Manager is responsible for managing the entitlements and development of residential lots in new communities. This role involves site selection, due diligence review, and overseeing various external parties to ensure successful project execution from acquisition to lot delivery. The position requires collaboration with the Land Acquisition Manager to assess land purchase feasibility and involves financial analysis and budget management throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entitlements and development of residential lots in new communities.
• Participate in site selection, due diligence review, underwriting, and approvals for proposed new land acquisitions.
• Manage and oversee the efforts of outside parties (engineers, planners, landscape architects, zoning attorneys, land development contractors, City representatives, joint venture partners) as needed.
• Work interactively with Land Acquisition Manager to assess the feasibility of potential land purchases.
• Perform budget review of potential land purchases and prepare project proformas to assess financial outcomes.
• Produce proforma and budget projections for deals under consideration and maintain these projections quarterly.
• Manage and oversee the development of active projects from acquisition to lot delivery.
• Oversee the efforts of fee developers and Joint Venture partners for outside-developed projects.
• Support Land Acquisition Manager with strategic thinking, land planning ideas, and development cost information during planning phases.
• Review and approve all development related invoices on a monthly basis.

Requirements

• 5 or more years in Land development/entitlements/acquisition for a home builder or as a civil engineer/designer, or a combination of both.
• Comfortable with financial proformas and spreadsheets; proficient in interpreting and analyzing financial reports.
• Strong Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and CAD skills.
• Ability to read and understand Civil and Architectural drawings.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Finance, Business, Real Estate, Landscape Architecture or related fields strongly preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to influence a large number of external people to prioritize your objectives with tempered assertiveness.
• Ability to balance multiple and competing priorities.
• A drive to push for results and take initiative with a measured sense of urgency.
• Ability to see the Big Picture while maintaining focus on day-to-day details.
• Determining order and importance of priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and active listening skills.
• Professional demeanor, with a positive attitude.

Benefits

• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k and discretionary 8% match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Profit Sharing
• Vacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTO
• New Home Discount for Team Member and Family
• College Scholarship Program
• Community Outreach
• Sabbaticals
• And more!