About KB HomeKB Home is one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the United States and has built over 670,000 quality homes in our 65 plus year history. Today, KB Home operates in 47 markets from coast to coast. At KB Home, people are our foundation. We build strong, personal relationships with our customers to ensure they have a real partner in the homebuying process. Our employees are the heart and soul of our company and are driven by a shared culture of customer obsession guided by our focus on sustainability providing a beneficial impact on the world. When you join KB Home, you become part of a team that is passionate about making the dream of homeownership a reality for families across America. Come be a part of our team! Learn more .JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Land Development will oversee all aspects of land development projects, from initial planning and feasibility studies to final project completion. This role involves strategic leadership, project management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure that projects meet quality, budget, and timeline requirements.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Leadership and Strategy
Lead and mentor a team of internal and external land development professionals, providing guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle.
Create and implement land development and planning policies and strategies for the department and design action plans to achieve desired results
Develop strong relationships with internal departments, including Land Acquisition, Forward Planning, Purchasing, Sales, Marketing, and Operations.
Engage with industry professionals, organizations, and municipalities to foster positive relationships and enhance KB Home's reputation.
Attract and retain key employees to support the growth of an expanding division.
Due Diligence & Feasibility
Conduct site evaluations and feasibility studies to assess potential development opportunities.
Identify potential risks associated with land development projects and develop mitigation strategies.
Prepare pre-development budgeting for new communities.
Land Development Operation
Oversee multiple land development projects, ensuring timely completion within budget and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Prepare and manage project budgets, monitor expenditures, and implement cost-control measures.
Provide regular updates to senior management on project schedule, status, challenges, and achievements.
Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and local government officials to ensure smooth project execution and compliance with zoning and environmental regulations.
Organize and lead municipal inspections to achieve final acceptance of improvements.
Contractor Management
Update and/or create scopes of work for contractors and suppliers as appropriate.
Prepare bid spreads, bid analysis, and recommendation for bid award for Division President's review and joint approval.
Review and approve progress billings from subcontractors and consultants.
Review and negotiate subcontract change order requests - and provide impacts to the land development budget in real time.
Anticipate work that may not currently be included in a land development budget but could impact it in the future.
Oversee contract administration and manage contract disputes, ensuring effective resolutions.
Budget
Organize and conduct a monthly meeting with the VP of Finance and Division President on a monthly basis to review, track, monitor and manage the ups and downs of land, planning and development budget.
Attend monthly meetings with corporate accounting to provide updates on site development status, budget changes, phase acceptances, bond exoneration, and reimbursement status for each community.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Education:
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, urban planning, or a related field.
Experience:
The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of land development management experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong knowledge of local zoning laws, development regulations, and environmental policies.
Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with strong follow-up and follow-through abilities.
Effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Capable of taking initiative, being a self-starter, and working effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Must be able to read, understand, and effectively communicate all aspects of land development construction documents, including grading plans, improvement plans, and landscape plans.
Position Location:
Position is onsite in Boise (1299 N. Orchard, Boise 83706) #LI-onsite
Find out why KB Home is attracting and retaining the best employees! If you are interested and qualified, please apply now. KB Home provides above average compensation packages and earnings potential, full benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program, bonus plans and amazing promotional opportunities. KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is important to KB Home!KB Home and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies (collectively, "Recruiters") in response to job postings. If Recruiters nevertheless submit one or more unsolicited resumes to any employee at KB Home or its affiliates without a valid written agreement in place for recruiting services, such resumes will be deemed the sole property of KB Home and its affiliates. No fee will be owing or paid to Recruiters who submit unsolicited candidate resumes, in the event any such candidate is hired by KB Home or its affiliates as a result of the submittal, without a valid written agreement between the Recruiter and KB Home.This position is being recruited by ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions RPO, on behalf of KB Home. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
