Meritage Homes is looking for a Land Development Coordinator to support the Land Development leadership team by coordinating all administrative tasks related to the successful execution of budgeting, invoicing and contracting as well as coordinating all associated compliance activities for the development of land in new and existing communities. The Land Development Coordinator will:

• Assist in development-related due diligence for potential acquisitions, including preparing budgets, schedules, and reviewing all construction drawings.
• Provide cost analysis and schedule for each phase of project(s).
• Provide detailed bid tabs (RFPs) for consultants and sub-contractors.
• Provide detailed bid analysis for senior management to review prior to awarding contract.
• Oversee the negotiation of contracts for services to be performed by land development contractors such as grading, wet utilities, dry utilities, streets, curb and gutter, sidewalks and landscaping.
• Assist in managing subcontractors, governmental agencies, utility providers and others to keep project on time and budget.
• Oversee all budgeting and continually review all accounting relative to active developments including updating project budgets on a monthly basis.
• Follow up on all reimbursement agreements and procurements of those funds.
• Communicate with land development managers in field in order to update schedules.

OVERVIEW

Are you looking for an incredible career opportunity? Then Meritage Homes is the place for you! From the homes we build to the careers we offer, we believe in quality. Meritage Homes is the ENERGY STAR® Partner of The Year in Sustained Excellence for being a leader in protecting the environment and advancing energy efficiency in homebuilding. We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as being a part of an organization that helps people live happier, healthier lives. With over 100,000 homes built, Meritage Homes is looking for professionals who are self-starters and want to help our organization grow by providing new and innovative ideas.

• High School Diploma, 2 or more years of college, preferred
• Must have at least two (2) years of experience in homebuilding, land development, real estate, lender or escrow fields dealing with contracts
• Advanced computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Windows Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Proficiency in Math and budget related spreadsheets
• Strong Oral/Written Communication Skills, proofreading skills; strong telephone skills
• Excellent Interpersonal and Customer Service skills
• Self-directed; takes initiative, proactively addresses problems, can work with minimal oversight, high attention to detail

When joining Meritage Homes, you and your career can benefit in several ways, including:

• A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level
• An organization that lives by its core values everyday
• Team atmosphere where very individual is considered a vital asset
• State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment
• A competitive pay structure
• Strong benefits
• Flexibility in work-life integration
• Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company
• Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization
• Maintain a competitive drive to be the best

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, we’ve built more than 150,000 homes in multiple markets across the country. We believe that every family deserves to live better, smarter and healthier. It’s why we’re setting the new standard in home construction & design and leading the way in energy-efficient homes. For the employees at Meritage Homes that make this all possible, we believe in having the same standards of quality and reward that make for a challenging and enjoyable career.