
As a Build-To-Rent (“BTR”) Land Planning and Development Manager working for Taylor Morrison you will be expected to understand all components of the land acquisition, land planning and land development processes. Primarily, the BTR LPDM will be responsible for managing the planning, engineering and on-site development of all BTR projects. The BTR LPDM will work closely with the BTR Land Acquisition and Entitlements Manager to understand the land pipeline and coordinate project hand-offs. The BTR LPDM will be responsible for managing the strategic execution of the land pipeline once the projects have been approved. The BTR LPDM will manage consultant teams to secure property entitlements as well as obtain agency approvals on all site plans and civil improvement plans for these higher-density multi-family style developments. The BTR LPDM will also manage contractors to ensure each project is built according to the approved site plan and civil improvement plans.
What You’ll Do
Review due diligence materials and assist in developing the land planning and development strategy for new projects
Prepare, maintain and monitor project schedules for planning and development work
Prepare and maintain land development budgets and cash flows
Manage consultants to achieve project approvals through various municipalities and other agencies, as required
Manage the bid process including preparation, evaluation and award in accordance with Corporate procedures and Division guidelines
Manage the contractors during on-site development work of each project
Review and approve progress pay applications and ensure that payment is made for completed work
Coordinate with vertical construction personnel regarding amenity structure and housing unit construction timing
Perform other duties as assigned
Sound Like You?
You might be just who we’re looking for if you have…
Bachelor’s degree preferred in Planning, Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or)
A minimum of seven years’ experience in land development in the home building or multi-family industry
Demonstrated success in the home building or multi-family industry
Demonstrated ability to complete the job responsibilities with minimal outside supervision and direction
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Computer literacy with Microsoft programs
Strong organizational, planning and problem-solving skills
Strong ability to read improvement plans, formulate budgets and understand accounting principles
FLSA Status: Exempt
Will have responsibilities such as:
Office or non-manual work, which is directly related to management or general business operations
Act as a primary component of which involves the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance
Essential Functions:
Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule
Ability to oversee direct reports daily and provide guidance as needed
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Comply with company policies and procedure
Physical Demands:
Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time
The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
*Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.
s are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.
Taylor Morrison is an equal opportunity employer. Taylor Morrison does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or veteran status.
Benefits of Working With Taylor Morrison
We are looking for dedicated professionals that share our values of putting the customer - and their needs - first. In addition to a great team atmosphere, career development and advancement opportunities, we offer full-time employees an extensive benefits package, to include:

Taylor Morrison is a national homebuilder and land developer with a whole lot of heart and the fearlessness to challenge the status quo. Whether we’re supporting our customers on the cusp of change to Make Moves, inspiring our team members to uphold our culture we affectionately call TMLiving and fulfill our promise to ‘Love the Customer,’ or innovating the homebuying experience into the very best it can be, it’s our people who fuel our passion for making Taylor Morrison the perfect place to call home.
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