Director of Land Development

Mungo Homes has an opening for a Director of Land Development in our Columbia, SC market!

This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the development of residential subdivisions.  Primary responsibilities include due diligence, land acquisition, rezoning and annexation, permitting, platting, engineering design, scheduling, project tracking, budgeting, and supervision of construction activities to include site work, dry utility installation, entrance monuments, amenities, and other special projects. The main objective is the timely delivery of fully developed residential lots.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (performs other duties as assigned)

·Engineering Design

• Work with appropriate Team Members to manage the design process.
• Coordinate appropriate team members for review and comment on all plans before submittal.
• Interface with design engineers to assure quality of design and to expedite the design and submittal process.

·Permitting and Approvals

• Interact with the design engineer in managing the construction permitting process to achieve the timely receipt of all construction permits.
• Attend County DRT/DRM meetings to present projects to the County Review Team.
• Use database and spreadsheet software to track and report the construction and approval status of all projects from submittal to the completion of construction and receiving the DHEC Permits to Operate.

·Platting

• Manage the platting process to achieve the timely approval of Preliminary, Bonded, and Final Plats.
• Coordinate the submittal of all plats, bond estimates, and associate fees.
• Use database and spreadsheet software to track and report the status of all plats.

·Dry Utility Coordination

• Coordinate efficient scheduling, proper design, and quality of installation of electrical, telephone, gas, and cable systems with various providers.
• Review utility layouts and easements for approval.
• Coordinate the installation of utility and landscaping sleeves.
• Inspect utility installation to ensure proper ditch location and compaction and to ensure proper housekeeping.
• Use database and spreadsheet software to track utility installation.
• Coordinate all repairs resulting from damage due to dry utility installation.

·Scheduling and Project Tracking

• Provide weekly updates on the status of all projects. Track status from land purchase through design, permitting, construction, approvals, and delivery to homebuilding.
• Provide projections for starting and completing new phases
• Provide monthly updates to the LPM.
• Manage contractors and external developers to provide on-time delivery.

·Budgeting

• Coordinate budgeting with the Land Administrator. Update budgets through all stages of development.
• Develop and maintain a consistent methodology for all budget line items. Review and approve change orders
• Review and approve invoices

·Land Acquisition

• Assist the Land Acquisition team with screening of properties considered for development.

·Project Pricing/RFPs

• Coordinate with Land Administrator and Project Engineer to prepare RFPs. Create consistent methodology to ensure a complete scope of work.
• Review proposals, compare unit prices, and negotiate with contractors in preparation of entering into contracts

·HOAs

• Preform all necessary functions as Representative of the Board of Directors
• Assist management company with budgeting.
• Assist management company with architectural reviews.
• Work with attorneys on legal documents for each community.

·Miscellaneous

• Coordinate the timely design and construction of all entrance monuments, amenities, mail kiosks, common area landscaping, fencing, sidewalks, etc.
• Coordinate the installation of street and traffic control signage and streetlights.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises Land Development team as applicable.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:  Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or five (5) to seven (7) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Ability to work both inside and outside.  Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.  Must be able to build and maintain working relationships with City and County planning and zoning staff as well as elected officials.

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) word processing and the ability to prepare spreadsheets,
• KOVA software (preferred)
• Skill in establishing and maintaining project tracking systems

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