Vice President, Planned Community Development

VICE PRESIDENT – PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Upland, CA. Lewis Planned Communities, part of the Lewis Group of Companies, one of the largest privately-owned real estate developers in the nation, is actively seeking a Vice President Planned Community Development for large residential master-planned community development projects throughout the Inland Empire area of southern California. Reporting to the Vice President of Planned Communities and partnering with a team of Lewis real estate development professionals, your job functions will include: Entitlements, market research, review and organization of project documents, management of project schedule and budget, research of public agency regulations & requirements, report/business plan preparation, permit processing, and overall project support, while representing the Lewis team at public agency meetings and hearings. To be successful, you will have 7+ years of experience working in the real estate development and/or home-building industry. Your development experience should include most or all the following: Project management for residential development projects Knowledge of CEQA and other applicable development regulations & policies Participating in public agency meetings and hearings Familiarity with planning and zoning concepts as well as state and federal permitting Experience working with state and local governmental agencies Management of outside contractors such as Architects, Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, Utility Consultants, soil engineers, Environmental Scientists, and other professionals (scope of work, project requirements, project timeline, etc.) Experience in monitoring the status of projects, business plan targets, budgets, and problem areas and helping to ensure that projects and the team are functioning efficiently. Coordinate and interact with VPs/PMs/and administrative staff Thriving in a fast-paced team environment with a passion for advancement Hard skills should include MS Word, Excel and MS Project. A strong background in residential architecture and site planning is preferred. Note: Some auto travel within Southern California will be required. This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally awarded and recognized, growing company with a strong history, a broad future, and excellent corporate culture. Join the Lewis Group of Companies and you will be an important part of a winning team with a long history of successful real estate development and management. In addition to a competitive annual salary ($150+k commensurate with experience) and annual bonus, Lewis offers a variety of benefits plans, a 401k savings plan with immediate vesting and company match, monthly auto allowance, $100/month cellphone reimbursement, paid holidays, vacation time, continued training, advancement opportunities and much more. To learn more about Lewis, visit our websites at www.lewisgroupofcompanies.com or www.lewiscareers.com. The Lewis Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $86,000 - $150,000