Land Development Associate

Job Description

Job Description

The Signorelli Company is a vertically integrated, diversified development company based in The Woodlands, TX. As one of the largest privately held development companies in Texas, Signorelli has more than 30 years of experience in all aspects of real estate development including retail, mixed-use, multifamily, office, healthcare, land development and single-family homes. 

This Land Development Associate is responsible for providing office and field support to the Land Development Manager on multiple single-family residential projects and master planned communities. In addition to assisting the Land Development Manager in delivering lots on schedule and within budget, the Land Development Associate will provide analytical and due diligence support to the Land Development Division while ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial and market data used to make critical decisions. The core responsibilities will include financial modeling and analysis, performing financial, operational, and legal due diligence, producing reports, assisting with invoice processing, budgeting, cash flows, and coordination of various other development and management tasks to support the Division. 

POSITION SUMMARY:  

This position is primarily responsible for providing office and field support to the Land Development Manager on multiple single-family residential projects and master planned communities. In addition to assisting the Land Development Manager in delivering lots on schedule and within budget, the Land Development Associate will provide analytical and due diligence support to the Land Development Division while ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial and market data used to make critical decisions.  The core responsibilities will include financial modeling and analysis, performing financial, operational, and legal due diligence, producing reports, assisting with invoice processing, budgeting, cash flows, and coordination of various other development and management tasks to support the Division. This position will formally report to the Senior Vice President of Land Development, but will work day-to-day with reporting responsibilities to the Land Development Manager. 

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Financial Analysis

• Financial forecast and modeling. Will require development of an advanced excel skill set to achieve accuracy and efficiency in creating and maintaining pro formas, budgets, and cash flows.
• Conduct and organize financial, economic, demographic, and market research for the assessment of current and prospective development opportunities. 
• Support the Division with due diligence collection of materials, tracking critical dates, and analysis.
• Assist the Land Development Manager with processing invoices, monitoring budget to actuals, tracking all MUD reimbursables, and compiling all documentation for bond sales.

Contract Administration

• Prepare summaries and track critical date requirements for all land contracts, builder contracts, and substantial completion of development items.
• Attend industry networking events as well as meetings with brokers, consultants, builders, and contractors.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other research and analytical duties as necessary to support acquisition, development, and sales
• Ensure the annual performance appraisal program is completed in its entirety across the entire organization.
• Serve as primary point of contact in coordinating the design and construction of all electricity, natural gas, telephone, cable, landscaping and hardscaping for multiple communities within budget and on time.
• Review and manage all builder architectural review requests, coordinate the formation and implementation of HOA’s, including community builder guidelines, and serve as member on multiple HOAs. 

CORE VALUES: 

• Integrity:  Do the right thing, always. Corporate sustainability can only be achieved through trust and integrity.
• Growth: Strive to do more. There is no growth in your comfort zone and no comfort in your growth zone.
• Innovation: Think differently. Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity, not a threat.
• Vision: A strong team turns a vision into reality. We focus not on where we are, but where we are headed.
• Excellence: Excellence is not a skill, it’s an attitude. We are what we repeatedly do. It is not an act, but a habit.

TALENTS:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required.
• Ability to perform a variety of responsibilities with an attention to detail, strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. 
• Must take initiative, be resourceful, prioritize and perform within a team environment while maintaining focus and multitasking in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment.
• Strong desire to learn residential land development with a high level of intellectual curiosity.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional manner and a strong ethical code. 
• Ability to multitask and remain motivated and positive. 
• Commitment to working efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with team members.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, especially Excel and Project.

The Signorelli Company is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We seek to empower everyone’s diverse experiences to maximize our organization’s talent and capabilities.