Land Development Manager

Assistant Development ManagerLegend Homes is looking for an experienced Assistant Development Manager to join our Academy Development team in Houston, TX. The Assistant Development Manager will support the Project Manager in performing and overseeing day-to-day land development activities, including due diligence on land acquisitions, budget and schedule tracking, field observation, and coordination through the completion of improved lots and development approvals.The Assistant Development Manager will assist the Project Manager of Land Development on analyzing new land opportunities and performing due diligence on potential acquisitions. They will support the creation, review, and maintenance of all due diligence property documents and reports, ensuring compliance with Camillo standards and notifying management of concerns and potential solutions. They will assist in coordinating information sharing and work distribution among land development, acquisitions, and construction teams. They will assist the Project Manager with administrative functions, including payroll processing and support, assisting with budgeting, budget tracking, and performance reporting, field observation and site visits of ongoing development activities, attending MUD (Municipal Utility District) meetings on behalf of or alongside the Project Manager, and coordination among agencies for permitting, insurance, assurance, and close-out requirements. They will support oversight of construction of entrances, lots, amenities, and associated infrastructure, including coordination of contractors and inspectors. They will participate in on-site inspections, startups, final walkthroughs, and turnovers. They will assist in ensuring required property documentation is completed and stored properly. They will support the negotiation of final contracts and change orders as directed. They will assist in the design, review, approval, and permitting process. They will be able to travel. All other duties as assigned.The Assistant Development Manager should have a friendly and welcoming demeanor with the ability to maintain professionalism and a strong customer-focused demeanor with demanding clientele. They should have excellent time management skills, detail-orientation and ability to multi-task and prioritize work. They should have strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, along with advanced conflict resolution skills. They should have effective communication and interpersonal skills and proficient in English. Must be able to articulate needs and convey information verbally and in writing effectively with employees, customers, supervisors, and co-workers throughout the organization. They should have knowledge of management methods and sound employee relations techniques with an ability to connect to staff, troubleshoot problems and help teams collaborate, as necessary. They should be able to work in an equitable, inclusive, and diverse environment. The Camillo family of companies are committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity, including hiring talent from all backgrounds. They should have excellent verbal and written communication skills. They should have strong decision-making skills. They should be able to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment. They should have strong relationship building, negotiation, problem solving, and organizational skills. They should be proficient in Microsoft applications including Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint.One to three years of land development/infrastructure construction experience preferred; exposure to increasing levels of project oversight is a plus. Land Experience preferred, including experience as a Land Analyst and familiarity with MUD (Municipal Utility District). A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred.Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or working on a computer. Periodic travel may be required.