Forward Planning Manager

Forward Planning Manager in Morrisville, NC at Lennar Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating extraordinary experience for our Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service. Lennar is seeking a Forward Planning Manager. The Forward Planning Manager is responsible for establishing schedules and coordinating the timely planning/opening of new communities from due diligence through a community’s public grand opening to achieve published performance measures. As a division team member, the Forward Planning Manager provides premier customer experience by ensuring an organized community roll‑out process, superior communication, and an exceptional value proposition. Your Responsibilities Implement the “Community Opening Checklist/Schedule” to identify critical path items from due diligence through the opening of sales to ensure the on‑time start and opening of a new community or phase. Act as a liaison among all Division department heads—Construction, Purchasing, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Land Acquisition and Development—to coordinate and direct the successful opening of a new or repositioned community or phase. Conduct weekly meetings to track and update the progress of each item in the checklist/schedule and coordinate the timely completion of such items with Division department heads and consultants. Demonstrate patience, enthusiasm, and superior communication in all interactions with both internal and external customers; work with team members to achieve a timely and appropriate resolution of all open deliverables. Work in tandem with the Land Team to project viable community opening dates for lot deliveries, construction starts and Grand Openings and review project due diligence documents. Work with Consultant teams to prepare and process improvement plans, final maps, design reviews, and model homes for approval by the applicable jurisdiction. Work with Purchasing, Sales and Division President to review and/or update existing architectural plans and/or amenity and open space plans to comply with CCR or municipal requirements. Provide input on and implement the design created for the overall community appearance and features to reflect the vision for the community, such as signage, community details and specifications, colors, community name/street names, logo, common area features and landscaping, amenities, etc. Conduct community roll‑out meetings with division associates to provide premier communication and expectations on details of the new community/new phase opening. Coordinate activities to open the community/phase, such as product lot fit, build order, securing approvals/permits for off‑site signage, sales and construction trailers/Welcome Home Centers and ensuring ADA compliance. Work with architects on design of Welcome Home Centers and provide documentation to construction for build‑out. Serve as board member of HOA Associations. Perform other duties assigned by supervisor. Physical & Site Presence Requirements Regular, in‑person attendance at Company communities/job sites and offices during regular work hours is an essential function of this job. Requires the ability to work more than eight hours per day in the confined quarters of a construction trailer, operate a motor vehicle, read plans, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and/or carry equipment which may be in excess of 50 pounds. Job may require occasional operation of construction equipment. Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator. Your Toolbox (Qualifications) Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Business or related field from a four‑year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to understand municipal permitting processes and HOA requirements. Must be able to assess and interpret both land development and construction plans. Project management experience is preferred. Knowledge of architecture and home designs. Strong interpersonal skills. Computer literacy, including word‑processing, spreadsheet analysis, and project scheduling. Valid Driver’s License and auto insurance. Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Extremely organized with the ability to think strategically. Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lennar USA