Director Land Development

Director Land Development

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Director of Land Development-WA. The right candidate will work closely with the Division President to develop raw land and deliver lots for building communities to meet the established goals in the division's business plan. Manages the installation of community infrastructure within budget and time constraints. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Perform the obligations and signature duties required by the elected office stated in the Corporate Authority resolutions

Collaborate with the Land Development team to complete cost estimates, lot densities, development schedules and identify risk during due diligence required in the submittal package for corporate approval

Interface with Land Department staff during due diligence to verify the checklist is completed from contract phase through post-closing phase

Lead teams in all aspects of community development including design, planning, engineering and development

Solicite, analyze and meet with contractors for bids on new development projects

Negotiate and finalize contracts with contractors

Create budgets for the construction of entrances, lots, amenities and associated infrastructure for D.R. Horton communities, including roads, drainage, water, sewer and landscaping

Oversee the activities of land planners, engineers, consultants, government officials and trade partners in the execution of land development tasks on time and at budget

Review preliminary plats and revisions for final plat recordation

Perform final walks with local authorities for street, water/sewer acceptance and secure bond release

Develop and adhere to the division's land development schedule and budget for each project and provide regular updates to the Division President

Ensure active and quality communication is established and maintained with other internal departments regarding the status of future projects

Provide leadership to the Land Development team including overall people management, talent identification, recruiting, and employee development

Monitor budgets on each phase of development, and continually review all accounting relative to land development including cash flow projections

Assume the primary responsibility for Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) Develop, a positive teamwork and achievement-oriented culture with staff, consultants, and contractors

Monitor work for legal and regulatory compliance

Establish and maintain positive working relationships with government authorities

Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company Ability to travel overnight

Supervises 2 or more employees

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university

Seven to ten years of related experience and/or training

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency with MS Office and email

Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

Understand civil engineering plans, grading plans, as-builts and layouts for utilities

Experience in homebuilding

Real estate transaction knowledge

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. Annual Salary $140,000 plus bonus potential! We offer an excellent benefits package including: Medical, Dental and Vision insurance 401(K) Employee Stock Purchase Plan Flex Spending Accounts Life & Disability Insurance 6.67 hrs Vacation/month Personal Holidays depending on Hire Date: Jan 1-Jun 30: 2 days July 1-Sept 30: 1 day Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America's Builder. #WeBuildPeopleToo