Land Development Manager
Job Description
David Weekley Homes is looking for a Land Development Manager to join our Jacksonville team. This person will collaborate with the Land Acquisition Manager and Division President in support of the growth, profitability, and vision of David Weekley Homes.
The successful candidate will have 5+ years’ experience in residential land analysis, development, entitlement or brokerage experience in the Jacksonville market.
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage the development of residential lots in new communities.
- Participate in due diligence review, underwriting, and approvals for proposed new land acquisitions.
- Manage and oversee the efforts of outside parties (engineers, planners, contractors, City representatives, joint venture partners) as needed to accomplish the two above objectives.
- Work interactively with VP of Land and Director of Land Finance to assess the feasibility of potential land purchases.
- Perform budget review of potential land purchases, work with Land Financial Analyst to prepare various project proformas to assess potential financial outcomes under various acquisition and development scenarios.
- Produce proforma and budget projections for deals under consideration; maintain these projections on a quarterly basis throughout the life of the project.
- Manage and oversee the development of active projects from acquisition to lot delivery.
- Oversee the efforts of fee developers and Joint Venture partners for outside-developed projects.
- Support Land Acquisition Manager with strategic thinking, land planning ideas, pre-planning, and development cost info during the conceptual and planning phases of communities; manage and oversee the delivery of active projects.
- Review and approve all development-related invoices monthly.
- Some travel may be required.
Qualifications
- Experience in civil engineering (P.E. registration is a plus).
- 5+ years relevant experience (familiar with the homebuilding industry).
- Comfortable working with financial proformas and spreadsheets.
- Strong Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and CAD skills.
- Ability to read and understand civil and architectural drawings.
- Proficient in interpreting and analyzing financial reports.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, real estate or a related field is preferred.
The ideal candidate will also possess these characteristics:
- Considerable initiative and drive.
- Driven to push for results with a measured sense of urgency.
- Ability to see the Big Picture while maintaining focus on the day-to-day details that result in a successfully developed community.
- Ability to influence a large number of external people to put your priorities first, with tempered assertiveness.
- Ability to balance multiple and competing priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional demeanor, with a positive attitude
Additional Information
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What We Offer:
Come build your future with our winning team, recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" 18 times! David Weekley Homes builds in 19 markets across the U.S. and is one of the largest private home builders in America.
We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:
- Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k and discretionary 8% match
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Profit Sharing
- Vacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTO
- New Home Discount for Team Member and Family
- College Scholarship Program
- Community Outreach
- Sabbaticals
- And more!
David Weekley Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law.
Note to Job Seekers: No telephone calls or walk-ins please. Interviews are by appointment only. Your resume will be reviewed and qualified candidates may be contacted in the event of a potential job match, or if further information is needed.
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If you're ready to take your career to the next level, look no further than David Weekley Homes, where we are searching for a skilled Land Development Manager to join our dynamic Jacksonville team. This pivotal role is all about driving the growth and profitability of our residential communities, simply put, helping us create beautiful places for families to call home. You'll be in great company working closely with our Land Acquisition Manager and Division President as you dive into the fascinating world of land analysis, entitlement, and development in the heart of Jacksonville. With a minimum of 5 years of experience in this field, you’ll manage the development of residential lots, conduct due diligence reviews, and work hand-in-hand with various professionals like engineers and planners. Your analytical skills will shine as you prepare financial projections and budgets while assessing potential land purchases. We want someone who can maintain a keen grasp of the big picture while seamlessly juggling multiple priorities and delivering on project timelines. At David Weekley Homes, our culture is one of collaboration and innovation, and we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For.” If this sounds like the perfect challenge for you, let’s get started together!
Building Dreams, Enhancing Lives: The most important aspect of David Weekley Homes isn’t home building, it’s Our Purpose of Building Dreams, Enhancing Lives. As a company, we want to make a positive impact in the lives of everyone we touch and in...
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