Forward Planner

About KB Home

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JOB SUMMARY : The Forward Planner is responsible for managing the day-today activities of the feasibility process, oversee the timely collection of consultant & regulatory receivables, and bridge the gap between the acquisition and development teams in the kickoff of new communities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Feasibility-Due Diligence

Initiate and complete all necessary due diligence for new acquisitions under the guidance of leadership.

Obtain proper estimates for phased consulting agreements and coordinate collection of all data through closing.

Assist in the preparation of initial development budgets.

Entitlements

Entitle all phases of new communities' post Land Committee approval, including necessary planning, platting, dry utility coordination, engineering, PUD coordination, etc.).

Coordinate all necessary consultant reports including but not limited to geotechnical, biological, acoustical, traffic, etc.

Provide updates of notable residential entitlement activities occurring in the core markets.

HOAs

Work with Legal to produce and maintain appropriate HOA documents for new communities.

Work with respective HOA Management Companies to manage HOA's during declarant control period, and manage HOA design review committees and approval of homeowner improvement requests.

HB1 Payment Processing

Provide support for vendor setup in HB1 including :

Enter bids, change orders into HB1 and generate work agreements via Docu-sign.

Review claims and submit to VP of Land Development for approval.

Work with vendors and NAPA on invoice troubleshooting.

Bonding

• Manage the performance bond process. Work with civil engineers and appropriate jurisdictions to determine bond requirements for obtaining new bonds. Track all outstanding bonds and work with jurisdictions and contractors to manage the timely exoneration of bonds. Assist with updating budgets accordingly if bond is still in process.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Education / Certifications / Licenses

Experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Action oriented, with the drive to push projects to successful closure. Bias for action.

Proven ability of being customer centric by seeking solutions from the customer's perspective

Makes quick and accurate decisions based heavily on facts, data and / or metrics

Strong ability to work within a team setting, inclusive of other's ideas

Strong verbal and written communication, with the ability to take complex concepts and communicate succinctly and accurately

Ability to negotiate and influence a plus

Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite (at least intermediate level).

Strong technical and analytical skills

Position Location

Find out why KB Home is attracting and retaining the best employees! If you are interested and qualified, please apply now. KB Home provides above average compensation packages and earnings potential, full benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program, bonus plans and amazing promotional opportunities. KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is important to KB Home!

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This position is being recruited by ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions RPO, on behalf of KB Home. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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