Land Development Manager

BREAK GROUND ON A REWARDING CAREER WITH US!

The Sekisui House U.S. team is a proud builder of the SHAWOOD, Richmond American Homes, Woodside Homes, Holt Homes, Hubble Homes, and Chesmar Homes brands. We take great pride in being a member of Sekisui House, a global leader in homebuilding. This impressive, 60+ year old company has built over 2.6 million new homes designed to reflect and adapt to the changing needs of today's homebuyers. Drawing on Sekisui House's unparalleled history and superior service, we commit ourselves to a future where people around the world can live joyful lives in homes that are safe, secure, stylish and comfortable.

We encourage a company culture that promotes professionalism, teamwork, health & wellness and work-life balance. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for success, consider building a career with us.

Positive Work Environment & Culture

Collaborative Team Culture: Join a supportive environment where teamwork and the open exchange of ideas are highly valued.
• Team Engagement: Participate in a variety of team-building events and social gatherings, such as company outings, holiday celebrations, and regular office socials. We support a healthy work-life balance and recognize the importance of time outside of work commitments.

Overview & Position Summary
This role oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of residential land development projects, ensuring communities are entitled, constructed, and delivered efficiently, safely, and in alignment with organizational goals. Working with limited supervision, the position applies broad technical expertise across engineering, permitting, construction, and project management to address complex development challenges and maintain schedule and budget integrity. The role partners closely with consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to advance projects from feasibility and entitlement through construction completion.

Primary Responsibilities
* Manage all phases of assigned land development projects from feasibility and entitlement through construction completion, bond release, and community turnover.
* Coordinate and direct the work of civil engineers, planners, surveyors, environmental consultants, contractors, and utility providers to ensure compliance with approved plans, municipal requirements, and safety standards.
* Review and analyze engineering plans, grading designs, plats, and construction documents to evaluate constructability, cost implications, schedule impacts, and development risk.
* Oversee entitlement, permitting, and approval processes by coordinating with municipalities, regulatory agencies, and utility providers to secure timely authorizations and inspections.
* Schedule and monitor infrastructure installation activities, including wet and dry utilities, streets, drainage, and common area improvements, ensuring progress aligns with project schedules.
* Conduct regular jobsite visits to monitor construction progress, verify quality, identify field issues, and collaborate with contractors on timely, cost-effective resolutions.
* Manage development budgets, forecasts, invoices, pay applications, and change orders, ensuring accurate fiscal tracking and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
* Support bidding, contractor selection, negotiation, and administration of development-related contracts in alignment with company standards.
* Serve as the primary liaison with public agencies, municipalities, and utility providers to resolve jurisdictional issues and secure final acceptances, reimbursements, and bond releases.
* Coordinate closely with Construction, Land Acquisition, Accounting, and other internal teams to ensure development readiness, smooth handoffs, and accurate project status communication.

Education & Experience
Required:
* Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, planning, or a related field.

* Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in land development, civil engineering, or construction management; or 9-11 years of equivalent experience.

Preferred:
*Experience overseeing multiple concurrent residential development projects in the homebuilding industry.
*Familiarity with regional permitting, environmental review, and municipal infrastructure processes.
Skills & Competencies
*Broad knowledge of land development practices, engineering principles, and infrastructure construction.
*Strong ability to interpret engineering plans, technical specifications, grading designs, and environmental or geotechnical reports.
*Advanced problem-solving abilities to address complex field challenges with limited supervision.
*Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, schedule management, and contract administration.
*Effective communication and interpersonal skills for influencing internal stakeholders and external partners.
*Ability to manage consultants, contractors, and trade partners to ensure performance, quality, and compliance.
*High level of organization and time-management to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency with project management software, Excel, scheduling tools, and engineering-related applications.
*Strong decision-making skills grounded in experience, analysis, and sound judgment.

Working Conditions
Work occurs in both office and field environments. Fieldwork involves exposure to outdoor conditions, uneven terrain, noise, and active construction sites. Travel to job sites, municipal offices, consultant meetings, and other locations is required.

Physical Requirements
*Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during project meetings or office work.
*Ability to lift and carry plans, equipment, or materials up to 25 pounds.
*Ability to walk construction sites, uneven ground, and varying terrain.
*Ability to operate standard office equipment and perform computer-based tasks.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families:

• Competitive Compensation: We provide a competitive compensation structure that rewards performance and results.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive coverage includes medical, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Financial Future: Access a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Time Off: Our time-off benefits include vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and other leave types (bereavement, jury duty, FMLA, military leave).
• Insurance & Protection: Company-provided life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage are included. An employee assistance program (EAP) is also available.
• Exclusive Perks & Discounts
• Homeownership & Financing: Take advantage of exclusive home purchase and financing discounts.
• Pet Insurance: Enjoy discounted group pet insurance rates.

If you are ready for more than a job and seek a career with one of the most respected organizations in the industry, we encourage you to connect with us. Please visit our website at www.richmondamerican.com for additional information.

Sekisui House U.S., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.