Land Development Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Mission

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

Compensation

Starting at $70,000 per year based on experience

Benefits

• Health insurance, Gravie ICHRA – Starting employer contribution at $600
• Benefit options paid 100% for employee only
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance 1x salary up to $125,000
• Voluntary - dental, vision, supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and accident coverage.
• Retirement plan with match up to 5% first of the month after 30 days
• Paid Holidays – 12 per year
• Flexible paid time off
• Telecommuting options
• Book club and engagement activities
• Wellness initiatives
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer

Classification

Exempt

Reports to

Growth Management Officer

Summary/Objective

The Land Development Manager is responsible for supporting the agency’s goal to provide affordable housing for its families by leading the land development process/team through proposed land viability, due-diligence review, market research, entitlement process, budgeting, jurisdiction approval, permitting, and all other matters required to prepare land for construction, and making formal recommendations to the Growth Management Officer.

Essential Functions

• Ensure the successful completion/approval of all entitlements processes needed to support the annual construction schedule, including future land use amendments, zoning amendments, major subdivisions, waivers and variances.
• Lead due diligence efforts sustaining Habitat’s land pipeline and supporting the efficient and cost-effective acquisition and development of land.
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with related vendors and partners, including local government agencies, surveyors, environmental consultants and design professionals.
• Collaborate with grants team members to ensure compliance obligations are met for all grants that intersect with land development and participate in grant funding strategies surrounding land acquisition and development.
• Maintain accurate records reflecting the conditions and disposition of properties (title issues, code violations, deed restrictions, etc.).
• Analyze feasibility items such as environmental site reports, zoning & development regulations, surveys, plats, construction plans, HOA’s & covenants, R-O-W’s & easements.
• Successfully utilize research tools, such as GIS, property appraiser, FDEP and FEMA mapping databases, to assist in land and market evaluations.
• Collaborate with Growth Management Officer to prepare cost development and market analysis on a variety of properties to assess potential feasibility.
• Maintain familiarity with local government regulations and research platforms, including comprehensive plans, land development codes, adopted planning documents, mapping systems and online permitting interfaces.
• Provide and present land development reports/updates to Construction Committee at regular intervals.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Assists with special projects as requested; other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Passionate about the Habitat for Humanity mission and purpose.
• High energy and the ability to function effectively with a minimum of daily direction and support. Can solve problems and make decisions independently in a creative and effective manner.
• High drive individual with demonstrable track record of independent achievement.
• Strong software skills i.e. Microsoft Office Suite, to include spreadsheet, database and project scheduling programs.
• Skilled at finding solutions to complex problems.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Internal & external customer service skills.
• Enthusiasm, team-oriented, and detailed.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in an office environment. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, reach with hands/arms, listen, and communicate. The employee must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds on a as needed basis and will occasionally be required to stand and walk for extended periods of time consistent with a typical office environment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, salaried position and the office hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some early mornings, evenings, and weekends may be required.

Travel

Travel, particularly conducting site visits and assessing land prospects is primarily local, during business hours, and mileage is reimbursed.

Required/Preferred Education and Experience

• Undergraduate Degree in Geography, Planning, Real Estate, Business, Construction Management or related field preferred, or equivalent years/combination of direct experience.
• Three years’ experience in Planning or closely related field. Experience working in local government is strongly preferred.
• Three years’ experience in land use analysis, planning principles, and entitlement.
• GIS proficiency is preferred.
• Must obtain Anti-Money Laundering certificate within the first 90 days and maintain annually: training provided by Habitat.
• Must obtain Safeguarding certificate within the first 90 days and maintain annually: training provided by Habitat.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must possess a valid and appropriate state driver’s license, with clean driving record.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Office Location:

Main location: 4116 Silver Star Rd. Orlando, FL 32808