Land Development Manager

Little Rock, Arkansas

Rausch Coleman Homes
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The Land Development Manager's primary role is to facilitate successful development of single-family subdivisions and timely transfer of lots to the home builder division(s). The role will report to the Vice President of Land. The position will oversee and/or collaborate with a cross-functional team to effectuate design & engineering, quantity & cost estimates, construction administration & management, personnel management, and all other aspects of development necessary to stay on time and budget. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment where there is a framework in place but also freedom to make decisions that move the business forward.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Oversee site inspections for raw land and developed lots
  • Drive overall project schedules and completion
  • Develop and maintain relationships with engineers, consultants, contractors and trade partners
  • Manage the entitlement process (Planning and zoning, City Council, Staff approvals)
  • Direct the coordination of engineering plans
  • Oversee the permitting process - City, County, etc
  • Provide preliminary estimates, detailed construction budgets, and monthly cost to complete reports
  • Responsible for updates to leadership, including regular job status reports, budget tracking, reporting & analysis, and change order requests
  • Monitor billing, cost controls and project accounting with Finance Team
  • Prepare project level budgets and forecasts
  • Other duties as assigned
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in land development, construction, field project management, estimating, or related
  • High degree of knowledge of Civil design, development, and construction practices related to earthwork, water, utilities, and pavement
  • Desire to travel weekly to visit divisional offices and projects (transportation and valid driver's license)
  • Highly self-motivated and driven to meet commitments & deadlines
  • Able to multi-task and manage several on-going projects in an organized and efficient manner
  • Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Exceptional verbal and non-verbal communication skills
  • Reliable transportation and clean driving record
Preferred Qualifications
  • 2+ years of single family subdivision development experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or other related programs
  • Licensed Engineer and/or Licensed General Contractor
Physical Demands
  • Lifting heavy objects occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and frequently moving small objects
  • Sitting for long periods of time
  • Walking jobs, standing, occasionally for extended periods
  • This position works outdoors 50% of time and indoors 50%
  • Must have manual use of hands and vision to use computer constantly
Like Roles
  • Project Coordinator / Manager
  • Development Coordinator / Manager
  • Construction Coordinator / Manager
  • Project Superintendent
Employee Benefits

Medical Insurance - PPO and HDHP Options

HSA - with eligible HDHP

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) - includes company match of up to 5%

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Adoption Assistance and Leave

Tuition Assistance

And More.
Date Posted: 30 April 2025
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