Land Development ManagerDepartment:Land Acquisition
Company Overview: Ashton Woods is more than just a home builder. From the sale of our first home in 1989 to recently being named Builder of the Year by Builder Magazine, our focus has always been on blazing new trails and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in homebuilding. Ashton Woods, the #1 private home builder in the United States, markets its homes through its two award-winning brands, Ashton Woods and Starlight Homes. The Ashton Woods brand is known for designing thoughtfully curated, inspired homes for people who love design. The Starlight Homes brand builds homes specifically for the first-time homebuyer, offering affordable homes with well-executed designs and quality finishes for buyers looking to make the dream of home ownership a reality. The company's commitment to innovation and continually evolving to meet the needs of the market is a key reason we are one of the most celebrated homebuilders in the nation, winning hundreds of national and local industry awards in product and community design, architecture, merchandising, sales, marketing, and customer service.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Ashton Woods sells new homes in Atlanta, Austin, Charleston, Dallas, Houston, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Antonio and Tampa.
Position Profile: Manage the development and construction of in-house land development projects, monitor construction of developed lot projects and manage the construction of all amenity and common area elements.
Duties and Responsibilities: (Included but not limited to)
Ensure the commitments of the division business plan are achieved by delivering finished lots on time within the approved land budget.Manage land development schedules and budgets. Ensure projects are complete, on-time and on-budget.Work with local government officials in acquiring final approvals for land disturbance permits, plats and maintenance bonds.Ensure smooth working relationship between government inspectors, contractors, surveyors and quality control professionals.Monitor and manage the daily progress of development contractors.Schedule development construction activities to meet the overall project schedule.Assist in the management and oversight of the construction of amenity areas, entrance concepts, and common area improvements.Manage and coordinate end of maintenance and community close out to ensure timely bond release.Represent the Division in the contractor/local government/homeowner community with a high level of integrity, honesty, and competence.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent years of experience in Land Development Management with production builder required.3-5 years of homebuilding experience preferred.Five years of land development experience preferred – development type construction, including clearing, grading, pipe installation (sewer, storm and water), curb and paving and erosion control.Experience in understanding government and industry specifications for development construction.Maintaining a valid/active driver's license is required.Skills and Knowledge: Experience managing the land development process, including initial budgeting, civil construction (clearing, grading, pipe installation, sewer, storm and water), end of maintenance/turnover.Knowledgeable about the construction industry including construction cost, materials, products, methods and procedures.Knowledge and familiarity with blueprints, construction drawings and addendum and reading same required. Experience working with master grading plans and individual house placement/management.Knowledge of erosion control measures and their proper implementation.Ability to make decisions based on construction knowledge when necessary, due to unexpected field conditions.Ability to multi-task and prioritize several tasks without compromising quality of work or mission deadlines.Proven organization skills in a high paced work environment.Knowledge of Business English and ability to communicate patiently and professionally with both internal and external customers both orally and in writing.Ability to adapt in a changing workplace.Computer literacy, proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point and ability to learn new programs as needed.
