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Land Planning and Development Manager

AT Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison

Land Planning and Development Manager

Folsom, CA

As a Land Planning and Development Manager working for Taylor Morrison you will be responsible for identify and understand all components of the land acquisition, land planning and development processes. Assist in developing the land planning and development strategy for new projects the Division is considering for acquisition. Responsible for managing the execution of that strategy once the projects have been approved and will manage consultant teams consisting of attorneys, civil engineers, and landscape architects to secure the entitlements as well as obtain agency approval on the plats and improvement plans to ensure a successful project delivery.

We trust that as a Land Planning and Development Manager you will: (responsibilities)

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  • Review due diligence materials and assist in developing the land planning and development strategy for new projects
  • Prepare project schedules for planning and development work
  • Prepare and maintain land development budgets and cash flows
  • Manage the bid process including preparation, evaluation and award in accordance with Corporate procedures and Division guidelines
  • Work with the field Project Manager to ensure the project development strategy is being executed
  • Review and approve progress pay applications and ensure that payment is made for completed work
  • Meet with engineers/planners/government agencies
  • Monitor schedule to ensure timely delivery of completed development
  • You are willing to perform other duties as assigned

What you will need: (competencies, behaviors & attributes)

  • Analytical
  • Attention to detail
  • Ethics & Integrity
  • Negotiation
  • Leadership
  • Priority Setting

About you:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Planning, Civil Engineering or Construction Management
  • A minimum of four years' experience in land development or forward planning in the homebuilding industry
  • Demonstrated success in the home building industry is preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to complete the job responsibilities with minimal outside supervision and direction
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Computer literacy
  • Strong organizational, planning and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to read improvement plans, formulate budgets and understand accounting principles

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $ 110,010-$159,522

Bonus Eligible

Will have responsibilities such as:

  • Office or non-manual work, which is directly related to management or general business operations
  • Act as a primary component of which involves the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance

Essential Functions:

Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule
  • Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
  • Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager
  • Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle if applicable
  • Comply with company policies and procedure

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time
  • The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
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*Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.

Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.

Client-provided location(s): Folsom, CA, USA
Job ID: Taylor_Morrison-28503354
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led

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