Director/Vice President of Land Development & Entitlements

Overview

BREAK GROUND ON A REWARDING CAREER WITH US!

At MDC Holdings, Inc./Richmond American Homes, we encourage a company culture that promotes professionalism, teamwork, health & wellness and work-life balance. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for success, consider building a career with us. We’re proud to be one of the most established homebuilders in the industry, with over 45 years of experience and 250,000 homes to our credit.

We also take great pride in being a member of Sekisui House, a global leader in homebuilding. This impressive, 60 year old company has built over 2.6 million new homes designed to reflect and adapt to the changing needs of today's homebuyers. Drawing on Sekisui House's unparalleled history and superior service, we commit ourselves to a future where people around the world can live joyful lives in homes that are safe, secure, stylish and comfortable.

Position Summary

We are seeking a qualified Director/Vice President of Land Development & Entitlements to join our RAH team. This position is responsible for all Land Development functions including overseeing municipal entitlements, bidding, budgeting, scheduling and coordinating all phases of pre-construction. The job title for this position will be determined based on the experience level of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities...

• Coordinates preparation and accumulation of all permits, entitlements and plans to bid projects
• Coordinates all Land Development Consultants (Geotechnical Engineer, Environmental Consultants, Landscape Architects, Dry Utility Designer, Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer, etc.) and their respective Improvement Plans, Final Map, Structural Plans (i.e. walls, bridges), Landscape Plans, and Dry Utility Plans with all government agency and utility company requirements
• Assist Vice President of Land Acquisition with detailed land development takeoff budget
• Schedule all phases of land development with Sales and Production Department needs in mind, i.e., early model and production phase openings
• Identify and institute alternative construction methods to expedite and streamline all functions where possible
• Conduct continuous job site management and inspections to ensure quality control and schedule parameters are met
• Maintain continuous contact with job superintendents and provide technical and practical training and support to assist in career growth
• Coordinate and schedule final inspections as well as all utility/agency approvals to expedite Bond/Surety releases upon completion of all improvements
  
  

Requirements

Education: College Degree preferred and equivalent work experience.

Experience: Requires minimum five years’ experience with multiple project supervision in new home construction and offsite construction.

Skill in: Requires strong managerial, interpersonal, organizational, technical and decision making skills. Must also have basic mathematical and analytical skills. Must have ability to read and understand construction blueprints, shop drawings and site plans. Must be proficient in developing land development budgets, bidding, contracting, and managing land development consultants. Requires knowledge of proper job site safety management.

Benefits & Perks

While we value hard work, we also recognize the importance of having fun! Our employees enjoy a collaborative environment where they can freely bounce ideas off one another and participate in exciting teambuilding activities and outings, like trips to the ballpark, holiday celebrations, regular office socials and much more.

• Positive, collaborative team culture
• Competitive compensation structure
• Comprehensive benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA accounts, 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and EAP
• Time Off benefits include: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Bereavement, Jury Duty, FMLA, and Military leave
• Discounted pet insurance
• Home purchase discounts & more!
• All benefits are subject to qualification and hire dates. Not all benefits apply to commissioned sales people.
  
  

If you are ready for more than a job and seek a career with one of the most respected organizations in a top industry then we want to hear from you. Please also visit our website at www.richmondamerican.com for more information and to apply.

MDC Holdings, Inc. / Richmond American Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 1