Director of Land Development

Land Development Manager

Location: Phoenix, AZ area

Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent / Onsite

Reports to: VP of Land Acquisition & Development

A career with Mattamy Homes is a chance to join a team as solid as they come. We're an internationally recognized, privately owned homebuilder full of ambitious, talented, and hardworking team members. Together we're making dreams come true with homes and communities designed for the way people live today, and that's a great feeling. Our future is secured through strategic investments in land and communities, in both current and new markets, which offers ongoing learning, growth and opportunity for all of us. Redefining how we build with smarter technology and a deep commitment to sustainability is exciting and rewarding. Here, you will gain valuable experience through challenging and interesting projects. Recognized as an employer of choice, Mattamy ensures you will enjoy great benefits and an award-winning culture, because we take care of our own. On our team, we all have a role to play in building for the future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Planning Stage

• Perform financial analysis and assist with the preparation and submittal of Land Proformas
• Assist with the management of land development projects from acquisition to final assumption, with liaison between Sales, Marketing, Building/Architecture, Government Authorities, Consulting team and contractors
• Project scheduling, budgeting, cash flows and other financial reporting
• Support management with municipal approvals: draft plans, zoning, site plans, subdivision registration etc.
• Obtain development approvals by working with multi-disciplined consultant teams and government authorities
• Support the Project Managers with the engineering process including civil, landscaping, and utility drawing approval process
• Maintain appropriate records of approvals, engineering plans, permits etc. for each project
• Stay current on industry and municipal standards
• Build and maintain positive relationships within the organization and with Contractors, Municipalities, Agencies, and our Builders
• Achieve timely planning and engineering approvals for civil, landscaping, utilities, etc. to ensure that all approvals are obtained in a timely manner and according to the project's schedule
• Produce financial evaluations of all plan alternatives
• Oversee project visioning process, pursue alternative design standards and process subdivision, utility, and development agreements
• Initiate, manage and execute land development and planning approval schedules
• Produce land development budgets
• Continually maintain awareness of and challenge engineering and planning standards
• Manage team of consultants for the timely completion of all deliverables
• Oversee and review engineering and landscape design to meet schedules and achieve most timely /cost effective and customer friendly construction techniques & designs
• Review overall earthwork strategies to minimize costs and avoid import/export of material
• Actively participate in acquisitions and due diligence
• Ensure Marketing, Construction and head office have all information required for scheduling, sales and construction
• Procure construction, engineering, landscaping and other consultant services
• Oversee preparation of contract documents and strategies
• Review and analyze contract documents prior to award and negotiate prices and terms of contract (in consultation with the Vice President)
• Obtain construction and environmental permits
• Obtain financial assurances (as applicable)
• Assist the Construction and Marketing teams with land development related issues
• Support to Construction team with review of house plot plans
• Mentor, train and support direct report(s) and intern(s)
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Land Development Stage

• Make regular site visits and attend construction meetings (as needed)
• Coordinate with the Land Construction Manager for the management of all land development activities
• Manage land development budgets and schedules
• Manage cost to complete reports
• Produce cash flow forecasting
• Oversee dust control and SWPPP compliance during land development
• Obtain release of financial assurances after assumption has been achieved

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, Civil Engineering or related field
• 10 years of relevant experience in residential land development
• Hardworking, detail-oriented and analytical professional with a strategic mindset
• Proven strength in analysis and creative problem solving, communication, interpersonal relationships, self-motivation, and leadership
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally
• Extensive knowledge of Excel; strong skills with PowerPoint, & Outlook. AutoCAD would be a plus
• Willingness to travel to construction sites and consultant offices - a valid driver's license is required

Be yourself. We want it that way. At Mattamy Homes, we're passionate about creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work. Diversity and inclusion are important aspects of the work we do to support our homebuyers, colleagues and communities. Our competitive compensation and full-time employee benefits package includes:

• 3 weeks of company paid vacation + 1 week of company paid time off + 2 weeks of sick time + 1 wellness day
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending, 401K with Company Matching and Tuition Reimbursement
• Entertainment Discounts, Employee Home Ownership Program and Company-wide Volunteer Program

Who We Are Mattamy Homes is the largest privately owned homebuilder in North America, with 40-plus years of history across the United States and Canada. Every year, Mattamy helps more than 8,000 families realize their dream of home ownership. In the U.S., Mattamy is represented in 11 markets – Charlotte, Dallas, Jacksonville, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh, Southeast Florida, Southwest Florida, Tampa, Tucson and Wellen Park.

Mattamy's mission To provide the best homeowner experience Mattamy's core values

• Teamwork
• Commitment
• Community
• Sustainability

Recent recognition

• Best Places to Work in Tampa Bay for 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 & 2019
• Best Places to Work in Southeast, FL for 2026, 2025, 2024 & 2023
• Best Places to Work in Orlando for 2025, 2024, 2023 2022 & 2021
• Best Places to Work in Raleigh for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 & 2021
• Best Places to Work in Jacksonville for 2025, 2023 & 2022
• Best Places to Work in Phoenix for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 & 2021
• Best Places to Work in Charlotte for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 & 2020

Mattamy Homes is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, national origin, disability or with respect to any other status protected under federal, state, and local laws or ordinances. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all persons.

Qualified applicants will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team.