Land Development Manager(Job Pool)

Schaeffer Homes

Land Development Manager

(Job Pool or Future Interest Only)

Join Our Team as a Land Development Manager!

Company Core Values

• Beginners Mindset: You start with an attitude of openness, eagerness, and adaptability. You restrain your pre-determined opinions. You want to learn. You embrace constructive criticism.
• Outstanding Attention to Detail: You are Attentive. You go the extra mile to get it done correctly. You research and execute the correct way to do things. You do not hesitate to do it a second or third time to get it right. You fix it when you find it
• Humble Confidence: When you are right, you are polite. When you are wrong, you admit it. You can be self-effacing and approachable, but firm. You are not arrogant or dramatic. People like you. You are fun. They want to work with you and for you.
• Accountable: You are accountable and promptly responsive to your supervisors and customers. You hold your direct reports and business partners accountable. Things get done on time. Things are organized.
  
  

Schaeffer Homes (www.schaefferhomes.com), a distinguished family-operated new home builder located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is seeking an exceptional Land Development Manager to champion our values and spearhead our "Spot Lot" projects. Are you an expert in residential land acquisition, development, and site management? Do you find greater satisfaction in crafting beautiful new homes? Are you eager to break free from the high-stress environment of New Jersey "Mega-Builders" and align with a company that truly values your unique talents?

If you're wholeheartedly answering YES to these questions, then it's time to explore your next career chapter with Schaeffer Homes. With a legacy spanning three generations, we have been shaping dreams in the Delaware Valley by constructing people's ideal homes. We offer not only competitive compensation and benefits but also foster a warm family-oriented environment. Our homes are exceptional, and our approach is relaxed, alleviating the pressures typically found in the industry. By joining Schaeffer Homes, you're becoming part of a devoted team committed to our homebuyers and your professional journey.

The ideal candidate isn't defined solely by their education; we value your accomplishments and potential.

Our Successful Candidate Will Showcase

• Over five (5) years of relevant Land Development experience, with at least two (2) years in personnel management.
• Consistent professionalism in demeanor, emotional intelligence, and personal presentation.
• Profound expertise in local and regional geography, topography, and an astute awareness of potential Sitework challenges for projects within Schaeffer Homes' domains.
• Exceptional grasp of construction practices, trade dynamics, and building codes.
• A comprehensive understanding of pivotal business metrics, benchmarks, and objectives.
• A willingness to manage conflicts professionally and objectively when dealing with homebuyers, trades, and vendors.
• The capability to analyze job cost variances and safeguard profitability.
• Organizational prowess to oversee the gathering, routing, and processing of land/lot details for Company pre-construction activities, spanning up to 18 months of future endeavors.
• Innate comfort with mobile and small office technologies.
• Physical aptitude for a role predominantly off-site, often amidst challenging conditions, including rough terrains and adverse weather.
• Preparedness to successfully complete our standard assessments and background checks.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Directing the entirety of the Land-Lot-Sitework operations at Schaeffer Homes, overseeing a compact team.
• Managing all Land/Lot documents and operations to prepare for the construction of new homes on these properties, whether owned by the Company (on Our Lot OL) or by prospective homebuyers (on Your Lot YL).
• Conducting and documenting "Home Site Inspections" for all "Your Lot" purchasers; a pivotal step prior to finalizing sales.
• Engaging in meetings, often outside regular hours, with local, regional, and state building and regulatory bodies to assess land/lot feasibility, zoning variances, and project requisites.
• Evaluating, hiring, training, motivating, and when needed, terminating Sitework Department personnel and third-party contractors.
• Conducting quarterly growth reviews for all direct reporting personnel, focusing on objective and subjective evaluations.
• Mentoring Field project managers in topics like grading and infrastructure setup, while overseeing community development endeavors.
• Communicating our mission and core values effectively to all stakeholders through various channels.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• $100,000/year
• Medical
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings
• 401K and 401K matching
  
  

Embrace the Schaeffer Homes legacy and core values, and lead impactful land development projects that shape dreams and communities.

Visit our website (https://www.schaefferhomes.com/) to discover more about us, and embark on this exciting journey by joining our team.