Community Development Manager

Community Development Manager

SPECIFIC POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Negotiate, execute and manage consultant agreements and contractor agreements related to land development

·         Schedule and manage all land development trades via established project schedule.

·         Generate and maintain overall project schedules for complete master plan development

·         Coordination with all agencies including, but not limited to governing authorities, department of real estate and utility companies as it relates to engineering plans and necessary approvals

·         Establish and manage development budgets

·         Maintain and update cash flow forecasts related to all land development, golf course development, and vertical commercial amenity construction operations

·         Maintain allocated lot development costs, coordinate same with Coordinator and Finance

·         Forecast and secure bonding/sureties as required

·         Initiate and maintain risk management program associated with the building and development of large-scale master-planned communities. Includes Safety audits, Contract Changes, Stormwater Pollution Prevention and trade EMOD compliance.

·         Manage the execution of “The Shea Homes Vision” through project reviews with other accountable individuals so that the Shea Homes Brand is maintained.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

·         Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

·         Must be highly motivated and ambitious.

·         Must be change adaptive, flexible, and empathetic

·         Must be energetic and have the ability to motivate others.

·         Must be highly customer oriented and responsive with a high need for closure

·         Demonstrated initiative – ability to think, work, and make independent decisions based on sound judgment

·         Ability to work well under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments to meet deadlines

·         Strong team-building skills including the ability to lead, cooperate, and contribute as part of a team

·         Must be willing to “roll-up” sleeves and dig in with staff to drive processes that support the business

·         Committed to learning, personal growth, continual process improvement and staff/team development

·         Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement is expected

·         Must be able to consistently achieve high work standards; attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness a must

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent strongly preferred; more than 7 years related experience and/or training in the industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 5 years of prior industry (land development, golf course development, commercial construction) experience.  Proficient with Microsoft Office, Smartsheets, Bluebeam, and CAD. 

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.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.  Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.  Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.  Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Shea Homes is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.    EOE/M/F/D/V