Senior Land Development Manager - DFW

Responsible for overseeing development projects from pre-acquisition through closeout to ensure communities are delivered on budget and schedule in DFW Market.

• (Managing) Provide detailed cost analysis and schedules for projects
• Manage consultants, trade partners, governmental agencies, utility providers and others to keep projects on time and budget
• Special projects and assignments, frequent and ongoing
• Maximize the Company's image in the communities in which it operates through positive Interactions with various business and governmental officials.
• Assistance coordination with Engineers and Contractors
• Perform ad hoc analysis as needed
• Collect fee information from municipalities
• Sit on all HOA Boards and attend and partake in all annual meetings, quarterly board meetings, and special meetings.
• Participate in turnover of common area amenities and lots from developer to the HOA.
• Serve as liaison and troubleshoot all HOA's current and post-turnover.
• Conduct regular community inspections to ensure landscaping and general community appearance is maintained and hold third-party managers accountable for their duties.
• Provide ongoing management and monitor all phases of land development construction through successful delivery of all lots to Construction Department.
• Coordinate on-site construction activity for scope of work and subcontractors & field consultants as necessary.
• Manage construction schedule to ensure on-time delivery of lots in accordance with business plan.
• Verify material deliveries for import/export of fill; pipe; storm drains; concrete and amenity construction.
• Ensure that all active construction sites comply with regulatory and safety requirements of jurisdictional agencies and corporate policy.
• Regularly review all active development projects, including other construction activities as may be assigned from time to time, to verify work in progress, contractor activity and manpower.
• Coordinate inspection process in cooperation with site contractor. Schedule municipal and utility inspectors.
• Communicate safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors; enforce safety regulations on all job sites.
• Ensure that finished lots are delivered to construction department in accordance with division standards.
• Interact daily with various departments of company, field personnel, site contractors, subcontractors, field consultants and jurisdictional agency representatives.
• Work with construction department to resolve finished lot deficiencies.
• Prepare and submit weekly progress reports
• Supervise/coordinate with outside consultants including civil engineering, landscape architecture, dry utilities and soils engineering in preparation of required construction applications.
• Monitor financial information on each phase of development.
• Respond to customer concerns and needs.
• Determine the feasibility of all bids and negotiate the best value for land development labor and materials (if applicable).
• Oversee the installation of all landscaping, amenities and entrances.
• Prepare and monitor development budgets.
• Prepare development time lines and weekly reports documenting job status (days ahead of schedule, days behind schedule, etc.).
• Coordinate and direct the activities of engineers, architects, and other consultants.
• Coordinate with homeowner's associations to resolve project-related issues through community closeout.
• Prepare bid awards, CRFs (Developer)
• Audit and delivery mailbox keys
• Complete lot data import for Starts and RAC
• Conduct handoff meeting between FPM and LDM

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar field
• 5+ years development experience
• Experience with production homebuilder or master developer (preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications with advanced skills in Excel
• Familiarity with AutoCAD

Are you looking for an incredible career opportunity? Then Meritage Homes is the place for you! From the homes we build to the careers we offer; we believe in quality. Meritage Homes is the ENERGY STAR Partner of The Year in Sustained Excellence for being a leader in protecting the environment and advancing energy efficiency in homebuilding. We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as being a part of an organization that helps people live happier, healthier lives. With over 100,000 homes built, Meritage Homes is looking for professionals who are self-starters and want to help our organization grow by providing new and innovative ideas.

When joining Meritage Homes, you and your career can benefit in several ways, including:

• A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level
• An organization that lives by its core values everyday
• Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset
• State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment
• A competitive pay structure
• Strong benefits
• Flexibility in work-life integration
• Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company
• Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization
• Maintain a competitive drive to be the best

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