KB Home · 23 hours ago
Director, Land Development
Riverview, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
4+ years expKB Home is one of America's largest and most trusted homebuilders, and they are seeking a strategic and people‑focused leader to oversee all aspects of land development for their division. This role involves guiding a team through site development phases and ensuring project execution aligns with schedule performance, cost control, and regulatory compliance.
ConstructionReal Estate
Responsibilities
Oversee all project schedules; review, approve, and conduct weekly schedule compliance reviews
Lead land planning, entitlement, and engineering efforts for acquisition targets
Conduct contract and scope‑of‑work briefings with internal teams and external partners
Facilitate pre‑construction meetings with subcontractors, agencies, utilities, and consultants
Coordinate with government officials, inspectors, consultants, and subcontractors to secure necessary permits and ensure smooth project execution
Monitor workmanship and progress to ensure adherence to schedule and quality standards
Create, review, approve, and maintain project budgets, including monthly updates with accounting teams
Deliver weekly project status updates
Supervise Land Development and Project Managers; lead weekly staff meetings and monthly budget reviews
Schedule and participate in municipal inspections to achieve final improvement acceptance
Address municipal punch‑list items and follow through to completion
Obtain final sign‑off letters and prepare documentation required for bond exoneration
Partner with HOA groups to manage turnover punch lists at subdivision completion
Prepare bid forms, bid spreads, bid analyses, and recommendations for award
Oversee contract drafting and administration
Review, approve, and negotiate subcontractor/consultant pay applications and change orders
Evaluate cost impacts to budgets and participate in monthly financial reviews
Partner with the Acquisition team on feasibility studies, cost estimates, and value‑engineering for new projects
Oversee the full HOA process, including document creation, management company coordination, board participation, and turnover to resident‑controlled boards
Lead weekly New Community meetings
Support the VP of Land on CDD‑related activities
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, especially related to auditable land development files
Manage project accounts receivable, prepare reimbursement requests, support bidding of special projects, and take on additional tasks aligned with division goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred; Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering & Management is ideal
4–6 years of site development construction management experience, ideally with a homebuilder or residential engineering firm
Proven experience leading a mid‑to‑large team of land development professionals
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and project scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly communicate across all levels of the organization
Detail‑oriented, analytical, and highly organized, with strong follow‑up skills and a sense of urgency
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, grading plans, improvement plans, and landscape plans
Strong problem‑solver with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results
Self‑starter who takes initiative and thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive relationships with internal and external partners
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
Ability to transport and move up to 20 lbs and move as needed (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/IT/Land/Marketing/Sales/Studio)
Periodically works in outdoor weather conditions (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/Land/Sales)
On-site position at the KB Home Division Office
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Employee wellness program
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
Sick time
Vacation
Company
KB Home
KB Home is one of the largest and most recognized homebuilding companies in the United States.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$350M2022-06-07Post Ipo Debt· $350M
1986-08-01IPO
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Mezger
Chief Executive Officer
Rob McGibney
President and Chief Operating Officer
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