Century Communities, Inc.

Senior Land Development Manager

Century Communities, Inc.$90K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of relevant experience in land development or civil engineering with progressive oversight.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent experience).
  • Preferred OSHA 10/30 certification for construction safety compliance.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project).
  • Strong analytical skills to make informed decisions in fast-paced environments.
  • Exceptional communication skills for various audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all phases of land development from site clearing to final lot acceptance.
  • Create and manage development schedules and budgets with consultants.
  • Maintain construction schedules and verify active project progress with subcontractors.
  • Enforce compliance with safety and regulatory standards on construction sites.
  • Coordinate inspections with municipal and utility inspectors.
  • Verify deliveries of necessary construction materials.
  • Provide ongoing oversight to ensure timely delivery of finished lots for construction.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and advanced project oversight.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Access to projects that impact community development and housing.
  • Involvement in regulatory compliance for safety and environmental standards.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do:

The Senior Land Development Manager oversees all phases of land development, from initial site clearing to the final acceptance of finished home sites, ensuring projects meet quality, timing, and budget specifications. This role requires coordinating with internal staff, city/county officials, consultants, and trade partners, managing engineering design, budgeting, and permits, and assisting with feasibility studies for new acquisitions.

Your Key Responsibilities Include:
  • Work with and manage consultants to create land development schedules and budgets.
  • Manage and maintain construction schedules and budgets to coordinate on-site construction activity for the scope of work with subcontractors and field consultants as necessary, reviewing all active development projects regularly to verify work in progress and contractor activity.
  • Ensure that all active construction sites comply with regulatory and safety requirements of jurisdictional agencies and corporate policy by enforcing OSHA safety requirements, traffic and dust control standards, SWPPP control BMPs, and any other permits or requirements.
  • Interact daily with various company departments, field personnel, site contractors, subcontractors, field consultants, and jurisdictional agency representatives.
  • Coordinate the inspection process with site contractors to schedule municipal and utility inspectors.
  • Verify material deliveries for the import/export of fill, pipe, storm drains, concrete, and amenity construction.
  • Provide ongoing management and monitor all phases of land development infrastructure construction through successful on-time delivery of finished lots to the Construction Department.
  • Ensure the completion of land development, including punch list and warranty work, on schedule, with the goal of obtaining the timely release of bonds and cash security.
  • Maintain project files and records.
  • Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

What You Have:
  • Knowledge of heavy civil construction practices and value engineering.
  • Able to read construction documents, surveys, and technical reports to maintain quality control and oversee all aspects of construction, including grading, storm drains, underground utilities, and paving infrastructure.
  • Analytical with the ability to give, receive, and analyze information to make effective decisions under pressure in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to prioritize projects, plan and execute to meet deadlines, and organize workflow.
  • A high degree of professionalism, integrity, tact, and ability to influence others.
  • Team player, ability to work within cross-functional teams and consult others for input when necessary.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Skilled in explaining complex issues to others in a manner easily understood by both associates in the industry and customers with limited knowledge of construction processes or terminology.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interface with all organizational levels, dissatisfied customers, outside vendors, subcontractors, and laborers.
  • Motivated to take the initiative and proactively address potential problems about products or processes.

Your Education and Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience in land development, infrastructure, construction, or civil engineering with increasing levels of project oversight.
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, a related field, or related experience.
  • OSHA 10/30 Construction qualification preferred.
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project.


About Century Communities, Inc.

Century Communities is a homebuilding company that specializes in the construction of single-family homes, townhomes, and flats. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Century Communities operates in 17 states across the United States, with a focus on the western and southeastern regions of the country. The company offers a wide range of home designs and floor plans, with a focus on quality craftsmanship and customer service. Century Communities has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability, with a number of its communities receiving LEED certification.
Learn more about Century Communities, Inc.
Size
1,600 employees
Market Cap
$1.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206.1 million
5 Year Trend
+33.5%
Revenue
$3.1 billion
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