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KB Home · 2 months ago

Sr Forward Planner

US-AZ-Tempe

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

KB Home is one of America's largest and most trusted homebuilders, with nearly 700,000 quality-homes built over our more than 65-year history. As a Sr Land Forward Planner, you’ll manage the planning process for land acquisitions to ensure smooth and cost-effective development launches, including conducting feasibility analysis and coordinating with various consultants and internal teams.

ConstructionReal Estate

Responsibilities

Research and prepare fee & tech and development budgets for new properties

Develop project timelines for new community openings

Analyze and summarize risks (environmental, political, entitlement, engineering)

Manage land planning, zoning changes, tentative maps, final maps/plats, civil engineering plans and technical studies

Coordinate with municipalities for approvals and agreements (includes architectural applications, municipal development agreements, city/county approvals, environmental approvals, and metro district and/or homeowners association formations/annexations)

Contract and manage consultants which will likely include civil engineers, landscape architects, land planners, dry utility consultants, title companies, environmental and Geotech consultants and financing district consultants

Coordinate with the Architecture/Division Plans Manager on required architectural deliverables as needed

Provide organized handoff to Land Development Managers

Includes documentation for grading, utilities, paving, and landscaping

Assist with Land Packages for corporate approvals

Prepare and maintain fee & tech and development budgets

Communicate budget status to Division Finance and Planning teams

Perform other duties as assigned to support division goals

Qualification

Civil EngineeringUrban PlanningProject ManagementLand AcquisitionMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required; preference for Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture, Construction Management, or related fields

At least 4 years of experience in civil engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, or public/forward planning, with familiarity in project management and working with government agencies

Exceptional organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities

Action-oriented and committed to project completion

Effective verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking

Collaborative team player, open to ideas and cooperation

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

Ability to stand or sit for extended periods

Ability to move about work location

Ability to drive/travel as needed

Ability to walk up and down stairs

Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information so others will understand