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LAND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As a Land Development Manager, your primary responsibility will be overseeing the entitlement, development and operations of land assets (both residential and mixed-use developments). The role requires an understanding of horizontal land development and experience in coordinating projects with agencies, consultants and ultimate purchasers and/or users of the land. The Land Development Manager will be responsible for multiple projects within the Houston MSA and/or Central Texas MSAs. 

KEY DUTIES FOR THIS POSITION:

• Work with multiple governmental agencies to progress developments
• Collaborate with the land acquisition professionals to assess target site development viability, development cost, constraints, risks and timelines. Perform due diligence to aid in the decision of acquisition as needed.
• Manage third-party consultants such as engineers, architects, planners, geotechnical/environmental specialists to secure zoning and permits for development.
• Create and manage development schedules and budgets and hold all parties accountable for same. Report to senior management on a regular on-going basis.
• Review design and construction plans and specifications to ensure adherence to project vision and budget.
• Coordinate with all franchise utilities (gas, electric, data, TV, etc.) to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Oversee construction activities to meet all jurisdictional requirements for final subdivision acceptance.
• Manage all consultants' and contractors’ contracts, invoices, change orders, and project closeouts.

Additional Responsibilities:

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH:

• 5+ years of land development experience
• Familiar with zoning, entitlement, and subdivision requirements in Houston and Central Texas regions
• Demonstrated experience with creating budgets and have general understanding of cashflow management.
• Project Manager or extensive experience in project management
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, construction management, land planning, finance, real estate or related fields
• Experience with production homebuilder or developer (preferred)
• Strong communication skills (written and oral)
• Proficiency with MS Office applications with advanced skills in Excel
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented with end goals in mind.

ABOUT EPITOME DEVELOPMENT LLC:

Epitome Development focuses on Land development activities within Houston and Central Texas regions. We acquire, entitle and develop large tracts of land into residential communities as well as commercial, industrial and mixed-use projects.

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