Company: Legend Homes

Job Title: Director of Land Acquisition and Development

Department: Land Development and Acquisition

Reports to: Corporate Director of Land Acquisition and Development

Status: Full Time / Exempt- Salaried

Job Summary:

Camillo Companies is actively seeking an experienced Director of Land Acquisition and Development. They must be able to locate, research and contract new land options for ongoing organizational growth. This role will report directly to the Corporate Director of Land Acquisition and Development. The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks and will be able to work independently with little supervision. This person must be exceedingly well organized, flexible and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting office and field personal alike.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Responsible for locating, researching and contracting new land suitable for acquisition and development in alignment with division goals
Monitor development phases and entitlement processes post-closing
Collaborate with the Corporate Land Development Department on potential development communities
Maintain strong Broker network
Develop business community relationships and scout other avenues for potential acquisitions
Negotiate the acquisition of properties with landowners, attorneys or brokers
Review land valuation analysis
Prepare memoranda and other documentation and analytics for corporate approval for land buys
Work with the Land & Legal team to review and finalize contracts and to manage lot takedowns and requirements
Preparation of Letter of Intent (LOI) submittals with attorney
Manage the Due Diligence Checklist and deadlines
Work with the Land Development Manager and local engineers in evaluating site plans and development considerations
Analyze title commitments with attorneys
Understand and present the drainage, water and sewer, property access, environmental, and flood plain issues on potential development tracts
Cash flow analysis of development tracts
Prepare market research to support proposed development tracts.
Ability to utilize Geographic Information System (GIS) based platforms, Metrostudy software, MLS, and local government online resources to conduct market research and analysis
Prepare and evaluate financial proformas to determine new community viability
Maintain product awareness and review product libraries for community best-use considerations
Able to travel overnight.
Oversee all lot sales and purchases in division
Oversees all staff and aspects of land development in satellite Division
Negotiates development agreements with the Municipalities
Responsible for directing all aspects of new subdivision development from preliminary plat to final recorded plat, acceptance by municipalities and turnover to the HOA's and builders.
Responsible for managing all Land Development field operations and staff for the region, including the timely inspection of projects to ensure project timelines and quality standards are met.
Strong understanding of Final Maps, Soils Conditions, Dry Utility Design and Civil Improvement Drawings.
Strong understanding of government approval processes necessary to obtain preliminary approvals and construction permits required for residential infrastructure construction
Oversee the negotiation of contracts with attorney for services to be performed by land development contractors such as grading, wet utilities, dry utilities, streets, curb and gutter, sidewalks and landscaping.
Oversee the preparation and creation of HOAs with attorney, including CCRs and related documents and act as a liaison and board member as needed.
Oversee all office and field personal as it pertains to division

Required Skills/Abilities:

Friendly and welcoming demeanor with the ability to maintain professionalism and a strong customer-focused demeanor with demanding clientele.
Excellent time management skills, detail-orientation and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, along with advanced conflict resolution skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills and proficient in English. Must be able to articulate needs and convey information verbally and in writing effectively with employees, customers, supervisors, and co-workers throughout the organization.
Knowledge of management methods and sound employee relations techniques with an ability to connect to staff, troubleshoot problems and help teams collaborate, as necessary.
Able to work in an equitable, inclusive, and diverse environment. The Camillo family of companies are committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity, including hiring talent from all backgrounds.

Education and Experience:

5+ years of land development/infrastructure construction experience with increasing levels of project oversight experience preferred.
A bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred

About Us:

As one of the largest privately held real estate development and construction companies in Texas, Camillo Companies exists to open doors to greater opportunities for all people. For more than 30 years, the Company has led the way in constructing premier communities featuring affordable homes and residences that maximize style, livability, and functional floorplan designs. Camillo Companies is a vertically integrated operation consisting of four primary entities, including Retail (Legend Homes), Residences (SimplyHome), Land Development (Academy Development), and Maintenance (LCI Services). Through these operations, the Camillo Family of Companies has constructed more than 30,000 homes and residences in the Greater Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Bryan-College Station areas, establishing a standard of exceptional customer service and attainability. In 2007, the Company pioneered the single-family build-to-rent business, eventually leading to the 2012 launch of SimplyHome, which builds, leases, and manages both new and recently constructed single-family homes, townhomes, and multi-family projects. Beginning in 2023, the company made acquisitions to expand into new markets in and outside of Texas.

Camillo Companies value a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or duties required. Other assignments, projects, and duties may be required. #AcademyDevelopmentCareers

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