Land Development Manager

At Smith Douglas Homes, we pride ourselves on being one of the fastest growing, privately owned home building companies in the country. As one of the largest private homebuilders in the Alabama market, we are looking for an experienced Land Development Manager to join our growing team for Birmingham and Huntsvllle, AL. Smith Douglas Homes is proud to offer a competitive benefits package to our employees as well as a family type work environment.

Position Summary:

The Land Development Manager is responsible for developing and monitoring the development progress of acquired land for the division.

What You'll Do:

1. Ensure that lots are bought on time within budget and to company standards
2. Coordinate amenity requirements and entrance construction
3. Monitor development activities and terms of purchase contract of outside lot developers
4. Work jointly with Area Construction Managers to ensure lots meet specifications
5. Handle and resolve Construction Manager concerns related to relevant lots
6. Generate and update Land Development budget with Director, Land Development
7. Monitor lot development process for quality and timeliness
8. Coordinate with Land Acquisition Manager regarding requested deal terms and preliminary budgets
9. Prepare lot listing/fence/lot fit plan with Construction Manager
10. Consult with Engineer or private developer to complete lot design and site plan
11. Inspect finished lots for completion and turn over to Production
12. Complete lot design and site plan
13. Work with consultants to ensure accuracy of lot fit matrix
14. Inspect phase for completion and coordinate resolution
15. Monitor lot development progress
16. Complete lot acceptance check list prior to closing on lots

Qualifications:

Education:

Experience:

• Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in Land Development
• Working knowledge of residential construction or similar industry

Other Qualifications:

• Well developed network of Land Development related trades
• Computer literacy, including word-processing, spreadsheet analysis, project scheduling experience
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Detail-oriented and able to manage complex situations
• Self-motivated, organized and with the ability to prioritize and function successfully with minimal direct supervision

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and a certified Drug Free Workplace.

About Smith Douglas Homes:

New home builder, Smith Douglas Homes was recently recognized by Builder Magazine as the 7th fastest-growing private builder in the United States and the 38th largest builder in the Builder Top 100 Rankings. With over 40 years of industry experience, our mission is to enhance people’s quality of life, providing our customers with the opportunity to own a quality-built, value-packed new home. Through our proven, disciplined operations, we reduce costs and deliver quality craftsmanship, which translates into a well-constructed and affordable home.

Our mantra: “It’s amazing what you can accomplish when you don’t care who gets the credit!”