Overview:

Traditions of America, a national leader in the development of 55+ lifestyle communities, seeks an experienced Land Development Manager with a passion for residential real estate development to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will meet the qualifications listed below.

Principal Duties:

In this dynamic role as Land Development Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of land development, including due diligence and planning site improvements, site budgeting, site contractor selection, site construction, and the final transition and dedication processes. The Land Development Manager will directly oversee engineering design, estimating, budgeting, development, and dedication of site improvements.  Candidates will report directly to the Regional Vice President.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Overseeing daily land development across all PA & VA operations
• Manage contracts, verify work completion, and monitor progress
• Meet with government agencies, inspectors, and HOA’s
• Review plats and engineering plans pertaining to land development
• Coordinate land development work with homebuilding operations
• Project dedication and bond release work
• Manage and direct objectives and schedules for engineering and professional consultants
• Track, monitor, and update project timelines routinely to management
• Establish and maintain accurate project schedules, budgets, and change orders
• Bond maintenance
• Land acquisition support – assist or lead project due diligence efforts
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner
• Ability to travel overnight
• All other duties assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong analytical thinking and problem analysis
• Effective verbal and written communication across all levels, both internally and externally
• Advanced construction drawing comprehension
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant experience

Benefits:

• Compensation package based on experience; $140,000 – $160,000
• Health and dental insurance, 401(k), 401(k) matching, Paid Time Off, HSA, Disability

This job requires the employee to stand, stoop, bend, climb stairs and lift up to 50 lbs. The position requires fine motor skills of typing, writing, visual acuity, and the ability to speak clearly and understandably.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel.

The Candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple projects, competing tasks and demands and seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.

Traditions of America is an equal employment opportunity company.