Development Manager - Houston

Legend Classic Homes LTD

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in land development or infrastructure construction, with increasing oversight responsibilities.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Project.
  • Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work well in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze new land opportunities and conduct due diligence for acquisitions.
  • Create and manage property documents and reports related to due diligence.
  • Ensure compliance of documents with company standards while addressing concerns proactively.
  • Coordinate with development, acquisitions, and construction teams for effective project execution.
  • Maintain oversight of budgets and schedules for land development activities.
  • Coordinate permitting and close-out requirements with relevant agencies.
  • Negotiate contracts and manage change orders for construction projects.

Benefits

  • Full-time exempt position with a focus on work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to work within a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
  • Potential for career growth in a reputable company in the land development industry.
  • Access to professional development resources and training opportunities.
  • Supportive work culture that values diversity and employee engagement.
Full Job Description
Position Details:
  • Company: Legend Homes / Academy Development
  • Job Title: Development Manager
  • Department: Land Development and Acquisition
  • Reports to: Vice President of Land Development
  • Status: Full Time / Exempt, Salaried
Job Summary:

Legend Homes is currently looking for an experienced Land Development Manager to join our Academy Development team in Houston. The position will be responsible for performing and overseeing all aspects of day-to-day land development projects, including the completion of improved lots and obtaining development approvals through completed lots.
Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Work with Land Development and Acquisitions leadership on analyzing new land opportunities and performing due diligence on potential acquisitions.
  • Create, review and maintain all due diligence property documents and reports.
  • Ensure that property documents comply with Camillo standards and notify management of concerns and potential solutions.
  • Coordinate information sharing and work distribution with land development, acquisitions and construction teams.
  • Maintain budgets and development schedule oversight.
  • Coordinate with agencies for permitting, insurance, assurance, and close-out requirements.
  • Oversee construction of the entrances, lots, amenities, and associated infrastructure.
  • Coordinate contractors and inspectors for completion of land development.
  • Participate in on-site inspections, startups, final walkthrough, turnovers.
  • Ensure that the required property documentation is completed and stored.
  • Negotiate final contracts and all change orders.
  • Lead the design, review, approval, permitting process.
  • Maintain budget performance and report updates.
  • Conduct site visits and meetings with vendors as needed.
  • Ability to travel.
  • All other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Friendly and welcoming demeanor with the ability to maintain professionalism and a strong customer-focused demeanor with demanding clientele.
  • Excellent time management skills, detail-orientation and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, along with advanced conflict resolution skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills and proficient in English. Must be able to articulate needs and convey information verbally and in writing effectively with employees, customers, supervisors, and co-workers throughout the organization.
  • Knowledge of management methods and sound employee relations techniques with an ability to connect to staff, troubleshoot problems and help teams collaborate, as necessary.
  • Able to work in an equitable, inclusive, and diverse environment. The Camillo family of companies are committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity, including hiring talent from all backgrounds.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proactive leader with strong decision-making skills.
  • Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong relationship building, negotiation, problem solving, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint.
Education and Experience:
  • 3+ years of land development/infrastructure construction experience with increasing levels of project oversight experience preferred.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
  • Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or working on a computer
  • Periodic travel may be required
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or duties required. Other assignments, projects, and duties may be required. #AcademyDevelopmentCareers

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