The Christopher Companies · 1 day ago
Director of Land Development
Oakton, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $135K/yr
3+ years expThe Christopher Companies is a prominent new home/multi-family builder and developer with nearly 50 years of experience in creating exceptional residential communities. They are seeking a highly organized and motivated Land Development Director to manage engineering design, estimating, budgeting, and the dedication of site improvements for their communities.
Property ManagementReal EstateRental PropertyResidentialService Industry
Responsibilities
Overseeing daily land development field operations on multiple projects
Managing contractors, verifying work completed/monitoring progress
Meeting with governmental agencies/inspectors/HOA’s
Coordinating land development work with homebuilding operations
Project dedication and bond release work
Request proposals, preparation & bid solicitation, negotiation, award, and contracting for professional services, attorneys & consultants
Manage & direct engineering & professional consultant objectives, schedules & work product
Facilitate project approvals/entitlements/land use and zoning changes through coordination with sellers, brokers, agency review staff, governmental officials, elected officials, & Toll Ops
Initiate & obtain wetlands permits, Environmental Site Assessments, noise, fiscal & transportation studies as needed for approvals & Zoning efforts
Work with utility consultants & provide load requirements & assist with franchise utilities (electric, gas, telephone, CATV, water, sewer) dry utility layout
Assist with preparation of HOA documents, possibly serve on HOA BOD’s
Track, monitor, update project approvals timelines & schedules & routinely distribute to team
Establish & maintain accurate project development schedules
Establish & maintain accurate project development budgets
Invoice review/approval/coding, issuing Purchase Orders & Change Orders
Analyses and negotiations of bids/contracts/change orders
Assist or lead with project Due Diligence efforts (entitlements & approvals, development schedules & budgets)
Entitlements and approvals management (coordinating with consultants, performing plan review & value engineering)
Bond maintenance
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
3+ years' experience in new home community land development
Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
Value engineering
Ability to improvise/adapt/overcome obstacles
Ability to work independently and within a team
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders
Proficient computer skills and construction management software
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Preferred
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
Professional Engineering experience
Experience with construction project management software
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
The Christopher Companies
The Christopher Companies is a Home Builder.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Craig Havenner
Partner
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