LEAD Manager

Position Summary

The LEAD Manager is responsible for the strategic management of land acquisition and lot production processing from land entitlement to finished lots. The position also oversees a subset of individuals within the LEAD team to create and design neighborhoods that align with company needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the LEAD team members in the region that is in alignment with company vision, mission, and values
• Cultivates the personal, spiritual, financial, and professional growth of employees through open communications and weekly 1:1's
• Oversees the Acquisitions Specialist and Entitlement-Development Research Specialist, establishing direction, priorities, and goals
• Organizes production calendar and directs other departments on actionable work products for lot building
• Networks effectively with brokers, realtors, engineers, and city officials
• Collaborates with the regional team to design neighborhoods that fit the product mix and sales pace
• Recognizes costs associated with the land development process and effectively communicates the information to department and Company leadership
• Collaborates with the Director of LEAD and Leadership to devise a land and lot purchasing strategy that will provide enough finished lots in the region's desired school districts
• Identifies the training and development needs within the department
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations

Qualifications and Skills

• Four (4) years of project management experience
• Ability to demonstrate effective leadership, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in land or development planning, preferred
• Strong negotiation and listening skills, required
• Must be at least 21 years of age with a valid driver's license and clean driving record to drive a company vehicle
  
  

Hours and Schedule

• Full Time
• Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm.
• After hours and weekends required on occasion.
  

Work Environment and Physical Requirements 

• Works in temperature-controlled office environment, with low noise levels
• Prolonged periods of sitting required
• Occasionally required to walk, stand, lift, climb, pull, or push objects weighing up to 20 pounds