Land Development Coordinator

Overview

Drees Homes is a family-owned home building company with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we have taken care of our employees and our customers. It's why we rank as the 21st largest privately-owned builder in the country and have a track record of long-tenured employees. We're proud of being named a 2023 and 2024 U.S. Best Managed Company, a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, and we've been officially certified as a Great Place to Work in both 2023 and 2024. Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability and success.

Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees has operations in ten metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio; Austin, Dallas and Houston, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, DC.

Responsibilities/Qualifications

Objective:We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Development Coordinator to support our Land Development Manager and Land Project Manager. The ideal candidate will play a role in ensuring that all development activities are efficiently planned and executed, identifying potential issues, and creating a plan to mitigate them.

Key Responsibilities:

Site Analysis:

• Obtain and coordinate due diligence items with necessary consultants.
• Support evaluation of site engineering features, utility availability, access, and easements, and alert the team to any potential issues.

Planning and Zoning:

• Assist in preparing planning and zoning submissions and presentations.
• Collaborate with the Land Acquisition Manager to develop preliminary cost estimates for construction of proposed subdivisions.

Engineering and Development:

• Create and maintain budgets during the preliminary plan stage and throughout construction.
• Coordinate with engineers for approvals from regulatory agencies and utility companies.
• Assist in identifying and obtaining off-site easements as needed.
• Organize and analyze contractor bids to maximize cost savings and oversee change orders.
• Supervise on-site activities to ensure timely completion and adherence to construction schedules.
• Ensure proper planning and development of open spaces and neighborhood amenities.

General & Administrative:

• Maintain accurate project budgets and assist in preparing project summary updates.
• Keep a current set of plans accessible to various departments.
• Review and approve invoices for accuracy and completeness.
• Work with the Land Development Manager on bond statuses and property tax matters.
• Prepare necessary documentation for EPA permits and manage Homeowner Association documents.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning).
• Proven experience in project management, land development, estimating or a related field.
• Ability to read and analyze construction drawings, a plus.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficient in budget management and project coordination.

Benefits:Drees Homes offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.

Why Join Us?At Drees Homes, we are dedicated to fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. You will have the opportunity to contribute to exciting development projects while advancing your career in a supportive team setting.

We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team who is ready to make a significant impact in the world of land development!

Summary

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Work Place

To learn more about Drees Homes, please visit our website - www.dreeshomes.com.