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Hayden Homes · 1 day ago

Senior Land Development Manager

Spokane Valley, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$125K/yr - $140K/yr

10+ years exp

Hayden Homes is a company recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified® and selected as a Fortune 100 Best Workplaces. The Senior Land Development Manager will manage all Forward Planning and Land Development Teams in multiple assigned regions, ensuring communities are developed on time, within budget, and meet the company’s quality standards.

Real Estate

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership to the Forward Planning and Land Development Team. Coaches and develops team members, through training, feedback, and ongoing communication

Provides oversight and management of Land Development and Forward Planning Team for short-term and long-term performance that is consistent with company business plan and projections

Partner with and support regional land development teams by providing technical expertise during due diligence, evaluating project estimates, conducting site visits, and ensuring clear communication and coordination with internal stakeholders and external partners

Represent the company through active participation in committee meetings, public hearings, and community events—building relationships with government agencies, brokers, developers, and trade partners while providing regular project updates and identifying risks or challenges to leadership

Ensures the company’s policies and processes comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Actively works to streamline processes and procedures to create efficiencies across all areas of Land Development

Ensure land development operations comply with company policies, safety standards, HOA requirements, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations through regular audits, inspections, and oversight

Develop, recommend, and implement construction guidelines, best practices, and corrective actions to maintain quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance across regional projects

Responsible for the oversight and ongoing management of budgets and ensuring financial goals are met

Oversee and monitor regional land development budgets, cash flow, and financial reporting to ensure projects meet financial targets, maintain accurate forecasts, and support timely bond reductions and releases

Provide guidance and oversight to Regional Land Development Managers on bidding practices, contract negotiations, and budget management through audits, coaching, and regular financial reviews

Oversee all land development schedules and key project milestones across regions, ensuring the team is on track and in alignment with company and regional goals

Qualification

Land development experienceCivil engineering knowledgeProject management skillsProfessional Engineering licenseBudget managementAutoCAD proficiencyMicrosoft Project proficiencyTeam motivationLeadership skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Planning, or Construction Management

10+ years of land development experience in progressively responsible positions or equivalent combination of education and experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role

Daily travel within local and regional areas

Knowledge and understanding of heavy civil construction contracting processes, methods, and cost analysis

Knowledge of residential infrastructure and building construction

Knowledge and understanding of land use entitlement and land division laws, processes, and procedures

Knowledge of site development and building construction methods

Knowledge of principles of management and supervision

Planning, organizing, budgeting, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Proficient in Smartsheet or Microsoft Project scheduling software

Proficient in AutoCAD

Proficient in PDF editor (Adobe, BlueBeam or equivalent)

Ability to understand and follow established Company safety procedures

Ability to solve problems that could prevent timely completion of high-quality communities

Ability to read and interpret civil engineering plans and specifications

Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, to various audiences

Able to engage with public officials and inspectors in a professional manner

Can build relationships and communicate effectively with individuals in various functional areas inside and outside of the organization

Ability to motivate team members to produce quality work within tight timeframes while managing multiple priorities simultaneously

Ability to develop and coach employees, challenging direct reports to excel in all aspects of performance

Ability to make financially responsible decisions to accomplish goals and maintain high company standard

Minimum of 5 years' experience in at least one of the following areas: civil engineering, infrastructure purchasing/estimating, or construction management