Land Manager Job Description
Land manager
provides planning functional and system expertise for SAP in the area of the Replenishment-Market Planning process as it applies to Plants (including virtual plants and CMO’s), Markets and Tolling Centers.
Land Manager Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Budget for the construction of the entrances, lots, amenities and associated infrastructure for DR Horton communities
Initiates, tracks and maintains all Development budgets in JD Edwards accounting system, including coordination with Forward Planning and Accounting to track and correct errors/inaccurate information
Network with other builders and developers to maintain market awareness
Attend weekly meeting with engineer and update schedule of preliminary engineering, preliminary platting and address construction issues
Assists in the evaluation process and inspection of land under consideration for acquisition
Negotiates price and contracts with sellers
Initiate and manage new acquisition feasibility work
Research and prepare impact and permitting fee schedules help prepare land development budgets for new projects
Generate Project completion timelines for new community openings
Review, analyze, and summarize all project risks
Land Manager Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Land Manager
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: PMP, CPR, AED, NICET, CSCP, CPIM, APICS, CISA, CISM, CISSP
Education for Land Manager
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the land manager job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Education, Real Estate, Accounting, Finance, Acquisition, Landscape Architecture
Skills for Land Manager
Desired skills for land manager include:
Planning policy and process
Planning system
Methods and techniques for performing Land Services activities
Office administration
Be highly involved in the planning process
Development opportunities and competitor activity within the area
Planning system and
Working closely with the planning and technical teams and external consultants
Geographical area and the main players within it
Monitoring site progress through to implemetable consent
Desired experience for land manager includes:
Manage all land development field operations and act as a liaison between the field and corporate offices for new projects under development
Manage and meet on a regular basis with all active consultants working on the active projects, including but not limited to civil and geotechnical engineers, surveyors, site contractors
Coordinate preparation of Sequence Sheets, Disclosure Statements and Lot Exhibits
Interface with and manage issues relating to city/county Planning, Public works, Engineering and Building departments
R communities with land development operations, meet on a weekly basis with on-site Superintendents to discuss site development issues and provide necessary management and support, including adherence to policies and procedures (e.g daily logs, sales-construction meetings, filing systems)
For communities with home construction operations, provide support as needed
Land Manager Examples
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Land Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a land manager. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for land manager
- Review and approve land development and consultant invoices and change orders
- Submit/track subdivision, development and reimbursement agreements
- Obtain improvement plan approval
- Direct civil engineer on final plat development issues
- Obtain permits required for development (clearing, grading, encroachment)
- Prepare trade specific scopes of work
- Prepare trade specific bid packages
- Write construction contracts by trade
- Coordinate with dry utility companies for plan preparation, service agreements, and easement dedications
- Coordinate with dry utilities on conflict resolution
Qualifications for land manager
- Mitigation monitoring
- Review/submit master plot plan
- Obtain Internal Approvals
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, Planning or Construction Management
- Prefer at least 3 years combined experience in the Home Building Industry, with a minimum of 1 year land development experience
- 3 years combined experience in the Home Building Industry, with a minimum of 1 year land development experience required
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of land manager. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for land manager
- Oversee entitlement approvals, such as approval of zoning, preliminary plats, construction plans and final plats
- In preparation of applications, planning and construction documents, supervise and coordinate with third-party consultants, including but not limited to, land planners
- Obtain all required development permits from applicable jurisdictions and provide assistance with the issuance of building permits, as needed
- Oversee all development-related contract administration, including bidding, contracting, construction oversight, processing invoices and project close-out activities
- Oversee the timely completion of all land development improvements, and provide periodic schedule updates, as needed
- Oversee all land development budgeting, and provide periodic accounting review associated with the same
- Timely secure applicable agency acceptance of all land development improvements, including posting and release of all assurances, and procurement of reimbursements
- During land development construction, oversee stormwater pollution prevention program compliance, and provide subsequent support to transfer such responsibilities to the home construction team
- Assist with the establishment of HOA’s, including initial budgeting, filing incorporation documents, preparation of CCR’s and Bylaws, and serving as a liaison or board member
- As needed throughout the life of a community, support the Sales and Operations teams
Qualifications for land manager
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Civil Engineering, Planning or Construction Management required
- As may be required to support the corporation’s organizational structure, cross-train for other position(s)
- Minimum of associate or undergraduate college degree, preferably in a major related to construction management or engineering or other technical area of study
- Minimum 5 years of related experience, including emphasis in land development construction and contract administration
- Advanced PC skills, including use of Excel, Word, and project scheduling
- Experience with development-related agreements and related matters, including agency, reimbursement, land purchase, consulting and construction agreements, and entitlement documents
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Our growing company is looking for a land manager. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for land manager
- Assist in the bidding process and coordinating the Engineer
- Assist in contracts for General contractor, Paving and Curb Contractor
- Develop relationships with City and County Municipalities for all site inspections and sign offs
- Manage the entire process of infrastructure
- Monitors and coordinates the Erosion and NPDES for each site maintenance and deficiencies
- Participates in company activities
- This role will be to deliver targets to acquire new sites for the Linden Homes North business in North and West Yorkshire, based from our new Wetherby office
- Monitor construction progress vs
- Full responsibility for project budget
- Secure activation of water / sewer systems per project schedule
Qualifications for land manager
- Ability to read, understand and implement civil construction plans
- Ability to multi-task and meet multiple simultaneous deadlines
- Local real estate knowledge preferred
- Strong work ethic, team player and deliver with a sense of urgency
- Valid unrestricted driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation
- A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or Business
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of land manager. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for land manager
- Manage construction schedule to ensure on-time delivery of lots in accordance with business plan
- Coordinate inspection process in cooperation with site contractor
- Communicate safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors
- Prepare and submit weekly progress reports
- Other duties or projects as assigned or needed
- Maintain records of all change orders and/or purchase orders and inspections in a community
- Establish direct relationships with potential buyers (brokers, land owners)
- Initiate land deals and start preliminary negotiations
- Prepare offers and submit Letters of Intent (LOI)
- Researches, reviews, analyzes, and maintains property records and right-of-way, license, and easement related agreements
Qualifications for land manager
- Must have residential land acquisition experience in single-family or in-fill projects and proven success navigating through the unique obstacles inherent in the Seattle market
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management or real estate preferred
- Background in project planning and estimating is a plus
- Strong financial and accounting skills, analytical and computer skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering or other related field preferred
- Experience with heavy civil or infrastructure construction preferred
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of land manager. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for land manager
- Implement and maintain a land acquisition deal log and tracking system for all division acquisitions transactions
- Analyze markets and sub-markets and the division’s current land positions in order to identify gaps and strategic areas for concentrating future land acquisitions
- Oversee potential new projects for the division including identification of parcels, negotiation with sellers, due diligence, and preparation of Corporate Approval Package
- Responsible for review/preparation of market data and competitive pricing analysis, and evaluating the overall technical and financial feasibility of a potential project
- Negotiate and prepare amendments to existing land contracts as necessary
- Recruit, train and develop personnel
- Responsible for ensuring integrity of Company records in the Land software system(s) and for testing and implementation of enhancements and upgrades to the software
- Represent Ryan Homes in the local community
- Provide feasibility study support for new land acquisitions, including assistance with the coordination of third-party studies, preparation of development budgets and timelines, review of property documents and research of local market dynamics
- Assist in the formulation of financial pro forma models for new community underwriting
Qualifications for land manager
- Knowledge of heavy civil construction practices
- Must be able to read construction documents, surveys and technical reports to maintain quality control and oversee all aspects of construction including underground utilities, paving, grading and drainage infrastructure
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project
- Organized, with ability to prioritize multiple projects and workflow of department to meet deadlines, often with frequent interruptions and changing circumstances
- Takes initiative and works with minimal oversight
- Minimum of five years of general experience related to land and ROW management, with three (3) years directly relating to pipeline ROW/license/easement management